Chord progression
The V7–I–I7–IV chord progression
G7 – C – C7 – F in C. 78 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:
- G7G · B · D · F
- CC · E · G
- C7C · E · G · Bb
- FF · A · C
In every key
Find your song's key on the left: its chords are the row. Each column keeps its colour, whatever the key.
Songs that go round it
78 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 V7–I–I7–IV
What is the V7–I–I7–IV chord progression?
A loop of 4 chords: G7 – C – C7 – F 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 V7–I–I7–IV progression?
78 songs in the library repeat it, including Someone To Watch Over Me (from Oh, Kay!), Jingle Bells, For The Good Times, Ding Dong! Merrily On High! and Sisters.
How do I play V7–I–I7–IV on piano?
Hold each chord with the right hand while the left hand plays its root, then swap in a pattern: power fifths is the left hand these songs use most. The player above plays it in any style and key.