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Hopeful progression (I-V-vi-IV) in C major

The Hopeful progression (I-V-vi-IV) in C major uses 4 chords: C major (I), G major (V), A minor (vi), F major (IV).

The chords

CmajorI
GmajorV
Aminorvi
FmajorIV

About

Genre: Pop

The most ubiquitous pop progression, used in thousands of hits from the 80s to today.

Famous songs using it

Let It Be - The Beatles
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley

Other progressions in C major

Yearning (I-V-vi-V)
Nostalgic (I-V-ii-IV)
Optimistic (I-vi-IV-V)
Cheerful (I-IV-V-IV)
Reflective (I-IV-vi-V)
Smooth (I-vi-ii-V)
Confident (I-vi-IV-V)
Triumphant (IV-I-V-V)
Satisfying (IV-I-V-vi)
Longing (vi-V-IV-V)
Gentle (I-ii7-I-IV)
Dramatic (I-VI-I-V)
Surprising (I-bVI-V-V)
Bittersweet (IV-iv-I-I)
Warm (IV-bVII-I-I)
Serene (I-II-V/vi-vi)
Comforting (IV-ii/bVII-I-I)
Dreamy (I-vi-IV-iv/bvi)

Same progression in other keys

D major
E-flat major
E major
F major
G major
A major
B-flat major

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Chord progressions in C major, organized by mood: hopeful, melancholic, epic, dreamy and more. Use the selector above to switch progression or key.

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