Blues · 1947 · intermediate

Stormy Monday

by T-Bone Walker
Key of C intermediate 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
CFG
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
3
Genre
Blues
Year
1947

Stormy Monday Chord Progression Breakdown

Stormy Monday (1947) is a intermediate blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V (C, F, G in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

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What is the chord progression for Stormy Monday?

Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker uses the chords C, F, G in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Stormy Monday in?

Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Stormy Monday beginner-friendly?

Stormy Monday is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Stormy Monday?

Stormy Monday is a blues song from 1947.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Stormy Monday 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.