I - bVII - IV

Also known as the rock bVII loop.

Three major chords with the seventh degree lowered a half step. That one flat note gives the loop its raw edge, and it shows up all over classic rock, punk and stadium choruses that want lift without sounding polished.

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In A major

I A bVII G IV D

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In E major

I E bVII D IV A

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Heard in

Famous songs built on this progression. Learn the loop above and you can play along with them.

Hey Jude — The Beatles
Sweet Home Alabama — Lynyrd Skynyrd
Satisfaction — The Rolling Stones

Each key above has a MIDI download with every chord played back to back, ready to drop into any DAW or notation program.

Roman numerals show scale degree and quality: uppercase for major, lowercase for minor, a small circle for diminished. Tap any chord above to open its full page, with a diagram and playback.