| Progression (Roman Numerals) | Common Key Examples (C / G) | Musical Vibe | Famous Song Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| I - V - vi - IV | C - G - Am - F / G - D - Em - C | Uplifting, Epic, Catchy | "Don't Stop Believin'" (Journey) "Let It Be" (The Beatles) |
| I - IV - V | C - F - G / G - C - D | Bright, Energetic, Simple | "La Bamba" (Ritchie Valens) "Ring of Fire" (Johnny Cash) |
| ii - V - I | Dm7 - G7 - Cmaj7 / Am7 - D7 - Gmaj7 | Jazz, Smooth, Resolved | "Autumn Leaves" Most Jazz Standards |
| I - vi - IV - V | C - Am - F - G / G - Em - C - D | Retro, Romantic, Nostalgic | "Stand by Me" (Ben E. King) "Unchained Melody" (The Righteous Brothers) |
| vi - IV - I - V | Am - F - C - G / Em - C - G - D | Moody, Driving, Dramatic | "Counting Stars" (OneRepublic) "Despacito" (Luis Fonsi) |
| I - bVII - IV | C - Bb - F / G - F - C | Rocking, Rebellious, Gritty | "Sweet Home Alabama" (Lynyrd Skynyrd) "Hey Jude" (The Beatles) |
| i - bVI - bVII | Am - F - G / Em - C - D | Epic, Dark, Heroic | "All Along the Watchtower" (Jimi Hendrix) "Stairway to Heaven" (Led Zeppelin) |
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