I–V–I in F♯ Major

Pattern: I – V – I Chords: F♯ – C♯ – F♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic
V	C♯ (details)	major	Dominant
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → C♯ (Dominant) → F♯ (Tonic).

The most fundamental progression in Western music: tonic to dominant and back. This creates a complete statement of tension and resolution in just three chords, forming the basis of all tonal harmony.

Song Examples

You Really Got Me — The Kinks
Iron Man — Black Sabbath

Chord Details

F♯ 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