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in E major · E–F#m–A

E
I
Fm
ii
A
IV
Progression
I
ii
IV
Key
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What is the I–ii–IV progression?

Beginner-friendly lift from tonic to ii into IV.

Songs that use this

  • Fast Car
  • With a Little Help from My Friends
  • Piano Man

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in E 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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