Blues · 1954 · beginner

Hoochie Coochie Man

by Muddy Waters
Key of A beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV7
ADE7
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BPM 100
Key
A
Chords
3
Genre
Blues
Year
1954

Hoochie Coochie Man Chord Progression Breakdown

Hoochie Coochie Man (1954) is a beginner blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V7 (A, D, E7 in A).

Analysis

  • I (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V7 (E7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

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What is the chord progression for Hoochie Coochie Man?

Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters uses the chords A, D, E7 in the key of A.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V7.

What key is Hoochie Coochie Man in?

Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters is in the key of A.

The primary chords are A, D, E7.

Is Hoochie Coochie Man beginner-friendly?

Yes! Hoochie Coochie Man is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Hoochie Coochie Man?

Hoochie Coochie Man is a blues song from 1954.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Hoochie Coochie Man 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.