I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi in D♭ Major

Pattern: I – IV – vi – V – iii – vi Chords: D♭ – G♭ – Bbm – A♭ – Fm – Bbm

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic
IV	G♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
vi	Bbm (details)	minor	Submediant
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant
iii	Fm (details)	minor	Mediant
vi	Bbm (details)	minor	Submediant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D♭ (Tonic) → G♭ (Subdominant) → Bbm (Submediant) → A♭ (Dominant) → Fm (Mediant) → Bbm (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

D♭ G♭ Bbm A♭ Fm

More Progressions in D♭ 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