Blues · 1936 · beginner

Cross Road Blues

by Robert Johnson
Key of E beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
EAB
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
3
Genre
Blues
Year
1936

Cross Road Blues Chord Progression Breakdown

Cross Road Blues (1936) is a beginner blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V (E, A, B 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

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Knowledge Base & FAQs

Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Cross Road Blues?

Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson uses the chords E, A, B in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Cross Road Blues in?

Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, A, B.

Is Cross Road Blues beginner-friendly?

Yes! Cross Road Blues is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Cross Road Blues?

Cross Road Blues is a blues song from 1936.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Cross Road Blues 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.