Selection of great chord progressions for guitar in the key of C major.

The I-V-vi-IV progression

A very common chord sequence in pop music since the late 20th century. In C major, the chords are: C major, G major, A minor, F major.

The I-IV-V progression

C major, F major and G major.

The ii-IV-I-V chord progression

Also very popular in pop songs.

D minor, F Major, C Major, G Major

The I-vi-IV-V progression

Also known as the ‘Doo-Wop’ progression.