Country · 1996 · beginner

My Maria

by Brooks & Dunn
Key of E beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
EBC#mA
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Country
Year
1996

My Maria Chord Progression Breakdown

My Maria (1996) is a beginner country song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (E, B, C#m, A in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (B) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

country1990smodern-country

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What is the chord progression for My Maria?

My Maria by Brooks & Dunn uses the chords E, B, C#m, A in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – vi – IV.

What key is My Maria in?

My Maria by Brooks & Dunn is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, B, C#m.

Is My Maria beginner-friendly?

Yes! My Maria is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is My Maria?

My Maria is a country song from 1996.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of country music.

Can I transpose My Maria 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.