I–IV–V–vi in B♭ Major

Pattern: I – IV – V – vi Chords: B♭ – E♭ – F – Gm

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	B♭ (details)	major	Tonic
IV	E♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
V	F (details)	major	Dominant
vi	Gm (details)	minor	Submediant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B♭ (Tonic) → E♭ (Subdominant) → F (Dominant) → Gm (Submediant).

Building on the classic I–IV–V, this progression takes an unexpected turn to the relative minor. The vi chord at the end adds a wistful, unresolved quality that keeps the listener engaged.

Song Examples

Africa — Toto
Don't Stop Believin' — Journey

Chord Details

B♭ E♭ F Gm

More Progressions in B♭ 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