F major chord progressions

8 common progressions in F major — click any chord to see fingerings.

I–IV–V

Rock, country, blues

Bright, triumphant

FI A#IV CV

I–V–vi–IV

Pop, rock

Uplifting, anthemic

FI CV Dmvi A#IV

I–vi–IV–V

Doo-wop, '50s pop, R&B

Nostalgic, sweet

FI Dmvi A#IV CV

ii–V–I

Jazz, bossa nova

Sophisticated, smooth

Gm7ii7 C7V7 Fmaj7Imaj7

I–IV–V7

Blues, rock, country

Bluesy, driving

FI A#IV C7V7

I–iii–IV–V

Pop, folk

Hopeful, forward-moving

FI Amiii A#IV CV

I–V–vi–iii–IV

Classical, baroque-pop

Stately, flowing

FI CV Dmvi Amiii A#IV

IV–I–V–vi

Pop, indie

Upbeat, carefree

A#IV FI CV Dmvi

F minor progressions

F minor

Major progressions in other keys

C C#D D#E F F#G G#A A#B

About F major progressions

The key of F major is one of the most common keys for guitar. The progressions above cover the most popular harmonic patterns used in rock, pop, country, and folk. Click any chord to see multiple fingering options on the fretboard.