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Punk Anthem

A · D · E · D

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Punk Anthem in A major

Punk Anthem is I · IV · V · IV. In A major that is A, D, E. High-energy anthem loop. Play it loud and fast. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • Wild Thing · The Troggs
  • Louie Louie · The Kingsmen
  • Hang On Sloopy · The McCoys
  • Great Balls of Fire · Jerry Lee Lewis

Why it works

In A major this loop is A, D, E (I · IV · V · IV). 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.

ADE

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C · F · G · FD major → D · G · A · GE major → E · A · B · AF major → F · Bb · C · BbG major → G · C · D · CA major → A · D · E · DB major → B · E · F# · E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Punk Anthem ukulele chord progression?

Punk Anthem is the I–IV–V–IV chord loop. In A major that is A, D, and E. High-energy anthem loop. Play it loud and fast.

What do the roman numerals mean in Punk Anthem?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Punk Anthem uses I–IV–V–IV. 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 Punk Anthem 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 Punk Anthem progression?

Songs built on Punk Anthem include Wild Thing, Louie Louie, Hang On Sloopy, and Great Balls of Fire.

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