Blues · 1983 · intermediate

Pride and Joy

by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Key of E intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVIV
EABA
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Blues
Year
1983

Pride and Joy Chord Progression Breakdown

Pride and Joy (1983) is a intermediate blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V – IV (E, A, B, A in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (B) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

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What is the chord progression for Pride and Joy?

Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan uses the chords E, A, B, A in the key of E.

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

What key is Pride and Joy in?

Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, A, B.

Is Pride and Joy beginner-friendly?

Pride and Joy is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Pride and Joy?

Pride and Joy is a blues song from 1983.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Pride and Joy 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.