Motown Soul

I → vi → ii → V

Position
C chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for C: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×C
Am chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Am: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×Am
Dm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Dm: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 1××Dm
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
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About

The sophisticated Motown progression that drove countless hits. The ii-V turnaround adds jazz sophistication to pop soul.

Songs using this progression

  • Earth Angel — The Penguins
  • A Teenager in Love — Dion and The Belmonts
  • You Are Not Alone — Michael Jackson
SoulMotownR&BDoo-Wopsoulfulwarmromanticgroovy

Related progressions

50s Doo-Wop (Stand By Me)
I → vi → IV → V
Doo-WopPop
Jazz Chill (vi-ii-V-I)
vi7 → ii7 → V7 → Imaj7
JazzNeo-Soul