I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi in E♭ Major

Pattern: I – IV – vi – V – iii – vi Chords: E♭ – A♭ – Cm – B♭ – Gm – Cm

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through E♭ (Tonic) → A♭ (Subdominant) → Cm (Submediant) → B♭ (Dominant) → Gm (Mediant) → Cm (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

E♭ A♭ Cm B♭ Gm

More Progressions in E♭ 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