Rock

Sad Rock Progression (VIm–V–IV–V) Chord Progression

A melancholic rock ballad progression. Perfect for emotional songs.

melancholic
ballad
emotional

Roman numerals

VIm
V
IV
V

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

Am – G – F – G

Key of G

Em – D – C – D

Key of D

Bm – A – G – A

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I – V – IV – V
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VIm – IV – VIm – V
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I – IV – I – V
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IIm – IV – I – V
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I – IV – IIm – V
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♭VI – IV – I – V

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