Chord Progression Generator
Generate and hear chord progressions.
Pop, sad, jazz, epic, lo-fi, blues and random progressions in any key. Play them, then make a song on them. Free.
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Key
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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How it works
Pick a key
One that suits your voice or instrument; C and G are easy on guitar and piano.
Choose a mood
Pop, sad, jazz, epic, lo-fi or blues, or press Random.
Play it and adjust
Loop it, hum a melody over it and swap a chord if it doesn’t fit.
About the Chord Progression Generator
Completely free: free account, no credits, no limit. It runs in your browser, so your audio stays on your device.
The Chord Progression Generator shows well-known progressions in any of the 12 keys: the four-chord pop progression (I–V–vi–IV), sad pop, 50s doo-wop, the royal road, jazz ii–V–I, epic minor, Andalusian, dark trap, Pachelbel’s canon, 12-bar blues, lo-fi sevenths and rock. Random builds a new four-chord progression from common chord moves.
Each chord shows its name, Roman numeral and notes, and Play loops the progression at your tempo. When you like one, send it to the SongUp AI song maker as the starting idea for a full song.
What you can use it for
- ✓Start a new song when you’re stuck
- ✓Learn how Roman numerals map to chords in any key
- ✓Find chords for a beat or a melody
Step-by-step guide: How to Write a Chord Progression for a Song
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common chord progression?
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I–V–vi–IV (in C: C, G, Am, F), used in hundreds of pop songs.
What chord progression sounds sad?
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vi–IV–I–V (Am, F, C, G in C) or minor progressions such as i–bVI–bIII–bVII.
Can I use these progressions in my songs?
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Yes. Chord progressions can’t be owned; every songwriter uses them.
Is it really free?
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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.