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How do I write a chord progression for a song?
The answer
Pick a key, start from a proven pattern such as I–V–vi–IV (C–G–Am–F) for happy or vi–IV–I–V for sad, play it, then change one chord until it feels like your song. The free generator below plays any progression in any key.
Do it here: the free Chord Progression Generator
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Style
C
I
C E G
G
V
G B D
Am
vi
A C E
F
IV
F A C
Happy, uplifting
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Step by step
- 1
Pick a key
One that suits your voice or instrument; C and G are easy on guitar and piano.
- 2
Choose a mood
Pop, sad, jazz, epic, lo-fi or blues, or press Random.
- 3
Play it and adjust
Loop it, hum a melody over it and swap a chord if it doesn’t fit.
Tips
- Want the chords of a song you love? Use the Chord Finder.
- Make a full song on your progression with SongUp AI.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. It is completely free, with a free account: no limit and no watermark. It runs in your browser, so your audio stays on your device.
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