Minor Axis (vi-IV-I-V)

About

The same four chords as the pop axis progression, started on the relative minor instead of the tonic. That one change is the difference between triumphant and aggrieved, which is why it became the default setting for pop punk, post-grunge and every angsty rock single of the late 90s.

Songs that use this chord progression

• Zombie — The Cranberries
  Em – C – G – D in G
• Otherside — Red Hot Chili Peppers
  Am – F – C – G in C
• Numb — Linkin Park
  F#m – D – A – E in A