Minor i-v-bVI-bVII Chord Progression
The Minor i-v-bVI-bVII is the chord progression i-v-bVI-bVII. In the key of C minor it is Cm Gm Ab Bb, and in the Nashville Number System it is written 1m 5m b6 b7.
Jump to the chords and audio in C, G, D, A and E
Why it works
The minor v keeps the loop inside natural minor, then the bass climbs by step through bVI and bVII back to i. That rising finish gives some lift without a dominant chord. It has a modern, slightly wistful pop sound.
Songs that use it
These are the chords as played in each song, in the song's own key.
| Song | Artist | Section | Chords | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don't | Ed Sheeran | chorus | Fm Cm Db Eb | F minor |
| Blinded by the Lights | The Streets | chorus | Am Em F G | A minor |
| My Head & My Heart | Ava Max | chorus | Am Em F G | A minor |
Minor i-v-bVI-bVII Chord Progression: Chords and Audio in C, G, D, A and E
Press play to hear each key. The diagrams show the shapes used in the audio, and every chord links to its full page.
More progressions like this one
- Subtonic shuttle (minor): Cm Bb
- Minor i-iv vamp: Cm Fm
- Minor tonic-dominant vamp: Cm G
- House of the Rising Sun progression: Cm Eb F Ab
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Giancarlo is a musician (teaching guitar since 2000), software engineer, AI consultant and published researcher
FAQ
What are the chords of the Minor i-v-bVI-bVII in each key?
In C minor: Cm Gm Ab Bb. In G minor: Gm Dm Eb F. In D minor: Dm Am Bb C. In A minor: Am Em F G. In E minor: Em Bm C D.
Which songs use the Minor i-v-bVI-bVII?
Songs that use it include Don't by Ed Sheeran, Blinded by the Lights by The Streets, My Head & My Heart by Ava Max.
