Blues

Blues Progression

in B major · B–E–B–B

B
I
E
IV
B
I
B
I
Progression
I
IV
I
I
Key
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What is the I–IV–I–I progression?

Simple two-chord blues vamp over four bars.

Songs that use this

  • Got My Mojo Working
  • Baby Please Don't Go

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in B major—easy to sing and easy to remember on ukulele.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

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