The I IV V progression is the basis for all rock music, all music, really. It was used by Johann Sebastian Bach, it’s used by AC/DC. Pretty versatile isn’t it? Here’s a chart of the I IV V in all music keys.  If you don’t understand about enharmonics or keys or naturals it’s ok, just find your starting chord, and play those chords.  

Example: starting chord E, find Key of E = E A B

I IV V Chart Starting on Natural Notes (with no sharps or flats)

• Key of A = A D E
• Key of B = B E F#
• Key of C = C F G
• Key of D = D G A
• Key of E = E A B
• Key of F = F Bb C
• Key of G = G C D

I IV V Chart Starting on Sharp Notes

• Key of A# = A# D#  E#
• Key of B# = (same as C)
• Key of C# = C# F# G#
• Key of D# = D# G# A#
• Key of E# = (same as F)
• Key of F# = F# B C#
• Key of G# = G# C# D#

I IV V Chart Starting on Flat Notes

• Ab = Ab Db Eb
• Bb = Bb Eb F
• Cb = (Same as B)
• Db = Db Gb Ab
• Eb = Eb Ab Bb
• Fb = (same as E)
• Gb = Gb Cb (B) Db

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