I–IV–V–vi in F Major

Pattern: I – IV – V – vi Chords: F – B♭ – C – Dm

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F (Tonic) → B♭ (Subdominant) → C (Dominant) → Dm (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

F B♭ C Dm

More Progressions in F 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