Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Key: D# · 123 BPM · 4/4
Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan is written in Eb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: Eb-Ab-Eb-Bb. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in Eb major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 3 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 6 | A | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Ebm
- 0:01 Gb
- 0:03 Ebm
- 0:15 Abm7
- 0:19 Ebm7
- 0:23 Bbm7
- 0:27 Ebm7
- 0:30 Ebm
- 0:39 Ab7
- 0:42 Ebm7
- 0:46 Bbm7
- 0:48 Ab
- 0:50 Eb
- 0:51 Ebm7
- 0:53 Eb7
- 1:01 Ab7
- 1:05 Eb7
- 1:09 Ab
- 1:12 Eb7
- 1:15 Bb7
- 1:16 Eb7
- 1:24 Ab7
- 1:28 Eb7
- 1:32 Bb7
- 1:34 Eb7
- 1:43 Eb
- 1:47 Ab
- 1:50 Eb
- 1:54 Bb7
- 1:58 Eb
- 2:01 Bb7
- 2:02 Eb7
- 2:06 Db
- 2:08 Ebm7
- 2:09 Abm7
- 2:13 Ebm7
- 2:15 Ebm
- 2:17 Bb7
- 2:20 Ebm
- 2:24 Eb7
- 2:34 Ab7
- 2:36 Eb7
- 2:40 Bb7
- 2:41 Ab7
- 2:43 Eb7
- 2:46 Bb
- 2:47 Eb7
- 2:54 Ab7
- 2:58 Eb7
- 3:02 Bb7
- 3:06 Eb7
- 3:10 Gb
- 3:11 Ab
- 3:13 Eb
- 3:17 Abm
- 3:20 Db
- 3:21 Eb7
- 3:27 Ab
- 3:28 Eb7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Pride and Joy in?
Pride and Joy is in Eb major.
What chords does Pride and Joy use?
The core of Pride and Joy cycles through Eb, Ab, Bb (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Pride and Joy?
Pride and Joy runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Pride and Joy use?
Pride and Joy follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Pride and Joy?
Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.