12-Bar Blues

I I I I IV IV I I V IV I V

Key
E
Tempo
120
Feel
upbeat
Bars
12
Position
Feel
120

About

The foundation of rock and roll. Twelve bars of pure groove that launched a million guitar solos.

Songs that use this chord progression

  • Johnny B. Goode — Chuck Berry
  • Pride and Joy — Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • The Thrill Is Gone — B.B. King
BluesRockClassic RockSurf Rockgroovyclassicrawsoulful

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