Blues · 1936 · beginner

Sweet Home Chicago

by Robert Johnson
Key of E beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV7
EAB7
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
3
Genre
Blues
Year
1936

Sweet Home Chicago Chord Progression Breakdown

Sweet Home Chicago (1936) is a beginner blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V7 (E, A, B7 in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V7 (B7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Sweet Home Chicago?

Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson uses the chords E, A, B7 in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V7.

What key is Sweet Home Chicago in?

Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, A, B7.

Is Sweet Home Chicago beginner-friendly?

Yes! Sweet Home Chicago is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Sweet Home Chicago?

Sweet Home Chicago is a blues song from 1936.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Sweet Home Chicago to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.