Chord progression

50s / Doo-Wop — the 1-6m-4-5 progression

50s / Doo-Wop: the 1-6m-4-5 progression — in C that is C Am F G. Shapes, numbers, and how to move it to any key.

13578910121415eBGDAEEFGABCDEFGBCDEFGABCDGABCDEFGADEFGABCDEFABCDEFGABCEFGABCDEFG

Swipe the neck sideways to see the higher frets.

C
5frCEGCEC
1
Am
2frACEAEA
6m
F
AFFACF
4
G
DGBGBG
5
Numbers
1-6m-4-5
In the key of C
C   Am   F   G
Chords
4
Heard in
Stand By Me, Earth Angel, Blue Moon, Crocodile Rock (chorus), Duke of Earl, Perfect, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Unchained Melody, Sherry, Tears on My Pillow
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Loads in C — switch key in the tool and the whole progression follows. Turn on Smooth Voice Leading there to see it re-finger the changes so your hand barely moves.

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