I–V–I in E Major

Pattern: I – V – I Chords: E – B – E

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

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

The most fundamental progression in Western music: tonic to dominant and back. This creates a complete statement of tension and resolution in just three chords, forming the basis of all tonal harmony.

Song Examples

You Really Got Me — The Kinks
Iron Man — Black Sabbath

Chord Details

E 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