The vi–IV–I–V chord progression

Sensitive pop. The axis started on the minor chord, so it leans wistful.

Quick answer

vi–IV–I–V in C major is Am F C G.

Key

What the vi–IV–I–V progression sounds like

The axis started on the minor chord, so it leans wistful. In C major it's Am F C G.

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Scales that fit vi–IV–I–V

Over this progression in C, the best-fitting scales are A Natural minor (Aeolian), G Mixolydian, A Dorian. Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.

vi–IV–I–V in every key

The vi–IV–I–V progression in all 12 major keys
Key	Chords
C major	Am F C G
G major	Em C G D
D major	Bm G D A
A major	F#m D A E
E major	C#m A E B
B major	G#m E B F#
F# major	D#m B F# C#
Db major	Bbm Gb Db Ab
Ab major	Fm Db Ab Eb
Eb major	Cm Ab Eb Bb
Bb major	Gm Eb Bb F
F major	Dm Bb F C

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Common questions

What are the chords in the vi–IV–I–V progression?

In C major the vi–IV–I–V progression is Am F C G. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.

What scale goes with vi–IV–I–V?

In C, the A Natural minor (Aeolian) fits best. G Mixolydian and A Dorian add different colors.

Last updated November 14, 2026.