I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi in B♭ Major

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

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

The I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi progression weaves through six chords, creating an extended harmonic journey that delays resolution. The iii–vi tail adds unexpected depth to what begins as a standard pop pattern. This longer cycle keeps listeners engaged through its constantly shifting emotional colors.

Song Examples

Drops of Jupiter — Train
Daughters — John Mayer

Chord Details

B♭ E♭ Gm F Dm

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