I–IV–ii–V in F♯ Major

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → B (Subdominant) → G♯m (Supertonic) → C♯ (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

F♯ B G♯m C♯

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