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Folk Two-Chord

B · F#

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Folk Two-Chord in B major

Folk Two-Chord is I · V. In B major that is B, F#. Minimal folk foundation that works for many campfire songs. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • Skip to My Lou · Traditional
  • Old MacDonald Had a Farm · Traditional
  • Go Tell Aunt Rhody · Traditional

Why it works

In B major this loop is B, F# (I · V). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in B major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

BF#

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C · GD major → D · AE major → E · BF major → F · CG major → G · DA major → A · EB major → B · F#

Related progressions

Sweet 'n CheerfulCountry RoadsCountry WaltzFreight TrainBluegrass Run

Frequently asked questions

What is the Folk Two-Chord ukulele chord progression?

Folk Two-Chord is the I–V chord loop. In B major that is B, and F#. Minimal folk foundation that works for many campfire songs.

What do the roman numerals mean in Folk Two-Chord?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Folk Two-Chord uses I–V. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In B major you play B, F#.

How do you practice Folk Two-Chord on ukulele?

Loop B, and F#. 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 Folk Two-Chord progression?

Songs built on Folk Two-Chord include Skip to My Lou, Old MacDonald Had a Farm, and Go Tell Aunt Rhody.

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