I–IV–V–IV in E Major

Pattern: I – IV – V – IV Chords: E – A – B – A

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	E (details)	major	Tonic
IV	A (details)	major	Subdominant
V	B (details)	major	Dominant
IV	A (details)	major	Subdominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through E (Tonic) → A (Subdominant) → B (Dominant) → A (Subdominant).

This progression bounces between the three primary major chords, peaking on V and settling back on IV. It creates an energetic, anthemic loop perfect for choruses and singalongs.

Song Examples

Free Fallin' — Tom Petty
Born to Run — Bruce Springsteen

Chord Details

E A B

More Progressions in E Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I