Classics

Happy Days - 50s

in B major · B–Abm–E–F#

B
I
Gm
vi
E
IV
F
V
Progression
I
vi
IV
V
Key
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What is the I–vi–IV–V progression?

Classic 1950s doo-wop progression. Pure nostalgia.

Songs that use this

  • Stand By Me
  • Blue Moon
  • Be My Baby

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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