Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters
Key: A · 72 BPM · 3/4
Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation: D-A-E-A. At 72 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a IV-I-V-I rotation in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | A | D-A-E |
| Capo 2 | G | C-G-D |
| Capo 5 | E | A-E-B |
| Capo 7 | D | G-D-A |
Chord chart
- 0:01 A7
- 0:31 Am7
- 0:35 D7
- 0:41 A7
- 0:48 E7
- 0:53 A7
- 0:59 E7
- 1:01 A7
- 1:28 D7
- 1:32 A7
- 1:41 E7
- 1:45 D
- 1:46 A7
- 1:52 E7
- 1:54 A7
- 2:35 E7
- 2:38 A7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Hoochie Coochie Man in?
Hoochie Coochie Man is in A major.
What chords does Hoochie Coochie Man use?
The core of Hoochie Coochie Man cycles through D, A, E (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Hoochie Coochie Man?
Hoochie Coochie Man runs at 72 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Hoochie Coochie Man use?
Hoochie Coochie Man follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Hoochie Coochie Man?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.