Sensitive pop (vi–IV–I–V) (vi – IV – I – V)

The same four chords starting on vi: moodier and more emotional, a staple of radio ballads.

In C major

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In all 12 keys

Mode: major. The capo column shows the fret where most chords become easy open shapes.

Key	Chords	Capo
C major	Am – F – C – G	5.
D♭ major	B♭m – G♭ – D♭ – A♭	6.
D major	Bm – G – D – A	7.
E♭ major	Cm – A♭ – E♭ – B♭	1.
E major	C♯m – A – E – B	2.
F major	Dm – B♭ – F – C	3.
F♯ major	D♯m – B – F♯ – C♯	4.
G major	Em – C – G – D	–
A♭ major	Fm – D♭ – A♭ – E♭	1.
A major	F♯m – D – A – E	2.
B♭ major	Gm – E♭ – B♭ – F	3.
B major	G♯m – E – B – F♯	4.

Similar progressions

Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of the Sensitive pop (vi–IV–I–V) in C major?

Am – F – C – G (vi – IV – I – V).

Which key is easiest on guitar?

With only open chords and no capo: G major. For other keys, the capo column in the table shows where to clamp it.

What do the Roman numerals mean?

The degrees of the key: I = tonic (1st degree), IV = 4th, V = 5th. Upper case is a major chord, lower case minor; ° means diminished, ø half-diminished and ♭ a lowered degree. That's what lets you move the progression to any key.

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