Rock

Simple Rock (I–IV–I–V) Chord Progression

Straight rock and roll. Simple powerful I-IV-I-V pattern.

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Roman numerals

I
IV
I
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

C – F – C – G

Key of G

G – C – G – D

Key of D

D – G – D – A

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Indie Rock Progression
IIm – IV – I – V
Soft Rock
I – IV – IIm – V
Alternative Pop
♭VI – IV – I – V
Metal Rock
I – ♭VII – ♭VI – ♭VII
Dramatic Rock
VIm – ♭VI – ♭VII – I
Mixolydian Rock
♭VII – IV – I
Stairway to Heaven Progression
VIm – ♭VI – ♭III – ♭VII
Iron Man Progression
Im – ♭III – ♭VI – ♭VII

All Rock chord progressions