The I–IV–V–V chord progression

Three-chord punk. Loud, fast and simple.

Quick answer

I–IV–V–V in E major is E A B B.

Key

What the I–IV–V–V progression sounds like

Loud, fast and simple. In E major it's E A B B.

You'll find it in Punk and pop punk songwriting.

Scales that fit I–IV–V–V

Over this progression in E, the best-fitting scales are E Major (Ionian), B Mixolydian, E Lydian. Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.

I–IV–V–V in every key

The I–IV–V–V progression in all 12 major keys
Key	Chords
C major	C F G G
G major	G C D D
D major	D G A A
A major	A D E E
E major	E A B B
B major	B E F# F#
F# major	F# B C# C#
Db major	Db Gb Ab Ab
Ab major	Ab Db Eb Eb
Eb major	Eb Ab Bb Bb
Bb major	Bb Eb F F
F major	F Bb C C

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Common questions

What are the chords in the I–IV–V–V progression?

In E major the I–IV–V–V progression is E A B B. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.

What scale goes with I–IV–V–V?

In E, the E Major (Ionian) fits best. B Mixolydian and E Lydian add different colors.

Last updated November 14, 2026.