I–IV–ii–V in B Major

Pattern: I – IV – ii – V Chords: B – E – C♯m – F♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	B (details)	major	Tonic
IV	E (details)	major	Subdominant
ii	C♯m (details)	minor	Supertonic
V	F♯ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B (Tonic) → E (Subdominant) → C♯m (Supertonic) → F♯ (Dominant).

This progression moves through the subdominant and supertonic before reaching the dominant, creating a polished harmonic cycle. The ii–V motion at the end gives it a sophisticated finish common in pop songwriting.

Song Examples

I Want It That Way — Backstreet Boys
Beautiful Day — U2

Chord Details

B E C♯m F♯

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