Punk and pop punk chord progressions

Fast power-chord progressions you can play with one shape.

Pop-punk axis

I V vi IV in E major
EBC#mA

The pop axis played fast with power chords.

Three-chord punk

I IV V V in E major
EABB

Loud, fast and simple.

Ramones-style lift

I iii IV IV in E major
EG#mAA

A quick climb that keeps the energy up.

Other genres

PopRockBluesJazzCountryFolkSoul and R&BPunk and pop punkMetalLo-fi and chillGospel and worshipMinor-key songwriting

Last updated November 14, 2026.