Chord progression
The ii–V–ii–V chord progression
Dm – G – Dm – G in C. 33 songs in the library go round it. Hear it in any style and key, and see it in all twelve keys.
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The loop
4 chords, round and round, in C. Each chord on the keys:
- DmD · F · A
- GG · B · D
In every key
Find your song's key on the left: its chords are the row. Tap a key to play the loop in it. Each column keeps its colour, whatever the key.
Songs that go round it
33 songs, best known first. Rest the mouse on one to hear it.
Left hands these songs use
The patterns most often played under this loop.
Questions about ii–V–ii–V
What is the ii–V–ii–V chord progression?
A loop of 4 chords: Dm – G – Dm – G in C. The numerals say each chord's place in the key, so the same loop can be played in any key.
What songs use the ii–V–ii–V progression?
33 songs in the library repeat it, including Mad World, I Write The Songs, Reach Out, I’ll Be There, Beauty Remains and Christmas Day.
How do I play ii–V–ii–V on piano?
Hold each chord with the right hand while the left hand plays its root, then swap in a pattern: island pulse is the left hand these songs use most. The player above plays it in any style and key.