Ahh...the I-V-vi-IV...
So, if you've taken lessons from me, you know that there are hundreds, thousands, or even more songs that consist of, or contain one very particular chord progression: I-V-vi-IV.
Here's the beginning of a list of those songs:
| Song Title | Artist | Section(s) | Key(s) |
| I'd Do Anything | Simple Plan | Chorus | Ab Major |
| Shadow of the Day | Linkin Park | Chorus | B Major |
- I'd Do Anything, by Simple Plan
- With or Without You, by U2
- Glycerine, by Bush
- Let it Be, by the Beatles
- Adam's Song, by Blink 182
- Damnit, by Blink 182
- Feelin' This, by Blink 182
- Don't Stop Believin', by Journey
- Am I Not Pretty Enough, by Kasey Chambers
- Wherever You Will Go, by the Calling
- She Will Be Loved, by Maroon 5
- Torn, by Natalie Imbruglia
Check out this video of
The
History of Pop Music in Four Chords.
More to come! Check back soon!
-Ronald A.Llenado Copyright 2006,2007 by Under The Sun Studios. Permission to
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