Misirlou by Dick Dale is played in the key of E at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 1960s. It uses 2 chords — E F — arranged in the I-bII progression.

About the I-bII progression

This song is built on the I-bII progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.

Playing in the key of E

E major is a staple of rock and blues guitar — think Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, and countless Rolling Stones classics. E, A, and D are open shapes; C#m as the relative minor is a barre chord.

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Learn to play Misirlou by Dick Dale on guitar. It sits in the key of E and uses the I-bII progression with the chords E F.