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Country Waltz

A · D · E · A

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Country Waltz in A major

Country Waltz is I · IV · V · I. In A major that is A, D, E. Simple country waltz. Front porch picking. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • You Are My Sunshine · Jimmie Davis
  • Red River Valley · Traditional
  • Amazing Grace · Traditional

Why it works

In A major this loop is A, D, E (I · IV · V · I). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in A major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

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Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C · F · G · CD major → D · G · A · DE major → E · A · B · EF major → F · Bb · C · FG major → G · C · D · GA major → A · D · E · AB major → B · E · F# · B

Related progressions

Sweet 'n CheerfulCountry RoadsFreight TrainBluegrass RunFolk Two-Chord

Frequently asked questions

What is the Country Waltz ukulele chord progression?

Country Waltz is the I–IV–V–I chord loop. In A major that is A, D, and E. Simple country waltz. Front porch picking.

What do the roman numerals mean in Country Waltz?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Country Waltz uses I–IV–V–I. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In A major you play A, D, E.

How do you practice Country Waltz on ukulele?

Loop A, D, and E. Change on the first beat of each bar and keep the strum steady. If one change is hard, practice that pair slowly, then play the full loop again.

What songs use the Country Waltz progression?

Songs built on Country Waltz include You Are My Sunshine, Red River Valley, and Amazing Grace.

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