Progression

Songs You Can Play with Em, C, G, D

Popular guitar songs built on the Em–C–G–D progression — a common shape that's great for jamming and practice.

The Em–C–G–D progression uses just 4 chords — Em, C, G, and D — and powers 1,084 of the most-played songs on ChordLines. It's one of the most common progressions in pop, rock and worship, so learning it unlocks a huge amount of music at once. The songs below all use these chords; try Ang Lahat Ay Magsasaya and Kalakip Ng Awitin to hear it in action.

1 Ang Lahat Ay Magsasaya Malayang Pilipino D 17.6K
2 Kalakip Ng Awitin Musikatha G 13.3K
3 the lighthouse The Gaithers D 10.8K
4 Hallelujah Leonard Cohen G 9.2K
5 Napakabuti Mo Rommel Guevarra C 6.9K
6 The Dam Daithi And Phil G 6.2K
7 Kaibigan Kita Hillsongs G 6.1K
8 Diyos Na Sumasagot Ng Panalangin Pastor Joey Crisostomo C 4.2K
9 Di Ako Magsasawang Purihin Ka Cesar Daaca G 3.9K
10 I Came To Praise The Lord Misc Traditional G 3.6K
11 Kichu Kichu Kotha Arijit Singh D 3.2K
12 Sa Habang Panahon Rommel Guevarra Bm 3.1K
13 I Have A Destiny Kent Henry G 3.1K
14 He Is Lord Bill And Gloria Gaither G 2.9K
15 Oh God Beyond All Praising Hymn G 2.9K
16 May Galak Musikatha Bb 2.9K
17 Sa Piling Mo Malayang Pilipino G 2.8K
18 Awit Ng Puso Musikatha G 2.8K
19 Yo Quiero Estar Ante Tu Altar Tony Perez G 2.7K
20 Mogen Engel Dich Begleiten Jurgen Grote G 2.7K
21 Einmal Sehn Wir Uns Wieder Deutsch Andreas Gabalier Em 2.6K
22 Sattler's Broken Jaw Perry Keyes and the Stolen Holdens G 2.4K
23 Greater Are You City Harvest Church D 2.3K
24 Glória Ao Trino Deus Católicas G 2.3K
25 Wonderwall Oasis Em 2.3K
26 Mascaras Timbiriche G 2.2K
27 Pangako Rommel Guevarra G 2.2K
28 Now And Then The Beatles Am 2.2K
29 Apo Mangngaasi Ka Praise and Worship G 2.1K
30 Hallelujah Liveloud G 2.1K
31 Rolling Home To Ireland The Irish Rovers G 2.0K
32 Alhamdulillah Maher Zain Em 2.0K
33 Here I Go Again Twiggy G 2.0K
34 Sora Barse Umerai Ma Kalyan Sherchan G 2.0K
35 Freedom Liveloud C 2.0K
36 El Amor De Cristo Soldados de Cristo C 1.9K
37 Tomake Chuye Dilam Arijit Singh Bm 1.9K
38 Sa Piling Niyo Rommel Guevarra D 1.9K
39 All Heaven Declares Noel Richards G 1.9K
40 Tera Yaar Hoon Main Arijit Singh G 1.9K
41 Oh I Want To See Him Hymn G 1.9K
42 Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd D 1.9K
43 Tokyo Girl Val Mccallum C 1.8K
44 Making A Difference City Harvest Church G 1.8K
45 Lenny And The Squigtones - Night After Night Misc Television G 1.8K
46 Sagad-sagaran Malayang Pilipino G 1.8K
47 Lord Jesus We Enthrone You Praise and Worship G 1.8K
48 Alabaster Jar Hillsong G 1.7K
49 Hymn Of Praise Gaither Vocal Band Am 1.7K
50 Sheltered In The Arms Of God Dottie Rambo G 1.7K
51 He Took The Nails The Browders D 1.7K
52 Pupurihin Ka Sa Awit Musikatha G 1.7K
53 Pão Dos Fortes Pe. Fábio Marinho G 1.7K
54 In My Life The Beatles A 1.7K
55 Dungog Ug Himaya Praise and Worship G 1.6K
56 Oh I Love You Liveloud G 1.6K
57 Its About The Cross The Ball Brothers C 1.6K
58 Hotel California Eagles Em 1.6K
59 On Mother Kellys Door Step Misc Traditional C 1.6K
60 I Hope, I Think, I Know Oasis D 1.6K

Frequently asked questions

What songs use the Em–C–G–D progression?

Popular examples include Ang Lahat Ay Magsasaya, Kalakip Ng Awitin, and the lighthouse, along with everything else in the list above.

Is the Em–C–G–D progression easy to play?

Yes — it's built entirely from beginner-friendly open chords, which makes it a great first progression to master.

Can I play these songs in a different key?

Yes — open any song and use the transpose buttons to shift it up or down. The chords and diagrams update automatically, so you can match your voice or a capo.

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What songs use the Em–C–G–D progression?

Is the Em–C–G–D progression easy to play?

Can I play these songs in a different key?

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