Western Pop

50s Progression (I–VIm–IV–V) Chord Progression

Classic 1950s pop progression. Perfect for doo-wop and rockabilly.

retro
doo-wop
50s

Roman numerals

I
VIm
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

C – Am – F – G

Key of G

G – Em – C – D

Key of D

D – Bm – G – A

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Let It Be Progression
I – V – VIm – IV
12-Bar Blues
I7 – I7 – I7 – I7 – IV7 – IV7 – I7 – I7 – V7 – IV7 – I7 – V7
Memories (Maroon 5) Progression
I – V – VIm – IIIm – IV – I – IV – V
Pop Extended
I – V – VIm – IIIm – IV
Melancholic Pop
VIm – V – VIm – IV
Dreamy Pop
I – VIm – IIm – IV
Lydian Pop
I – II – IV – I
Dark Pop
IVm – I – V – VIm

All Western Pop chord progressions