Soul

Northern Soul Progression (I–IIm7–IV–V) Chord Progression

Northern soul progression popular in UK.

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Roman numerals

  1. I
  2. IIm7
  3. IV
  4. 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 – Dm7 – F – G

Key of G

G – Am7 – C – D

Key of D

D – Em7 – G – A

All Soul chord progressions