Blues

The Blues

in B major · B–E–B–F#–B

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

A straightforward blues line that returns firmly to the tonic.

Songs that use this

  • Green Onions · Booker T. & the M.G.'s
  • Crossroads · Robert Johnson
  • Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan

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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