Blues

The Blues

in E major · E–A–E–B–E

E
I
A
IV
E
I
B
V
E
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
  • Crossroads
  • Pride and Joy

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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