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Hey Joe Progression (I–IV–♭VII–III) Chord Progression

Famous progression by Jimi Hendrix. Cyclic chords descending the circle of fifths.

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Roman numerals

I
IV
♭VII
III

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

C – F – Bb – E

Key of G

G – C – F – B

Key of D

D – G – C – F#

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