Rock · 1967 · intermediate

Purple Haze

by Jimi Hendrix
Key of E intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIIIVIIIV
EGDA
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1967

Purple Haze Chord Progression Breakdown

Purple Haze (1967) is a intermediate rock song that uses the progression I – III – VII – IV (E, G, D, A in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

rock1960spsychedelic

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What is the chord progression for Purple Haze?

Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix uses the chords E, G, D, A in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – III – VII – IV.

What key is Purple Haze in?

Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, G, D.

Is Purple Haze beginner-friendly?

Purple Haze is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Purple Haze?

Purple Haze is a rock song from 1967.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Purple Haze 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.