Following are some of the popular progressions used in numerous songs. It’s a good practice to memorise these progressions at all times. Also note that these chords can be played in any order and doesn’t necessarily have to be how they are written here. Try making different combinations and explore the different sounds you can create using these chords.

Contemporary: 

IV-iii-ii-I

I-vi

I-V-vi-IV

IV-V-vi-IV-V-I

Turn around:

iii-vi-ii-V

Blues:

I7-IV7-V7-I7

Jazz:

IM7- vim7-iim7-V7

iim7-V7-IM7