I–V–IV–V in D♭ Major

Pattern: I – V – IV – V Chords: D♭ – A♭ – G♭ – A♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant
IV	G♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D♭ (Tonic) → A♭ (Dominant) → G♭ (Subdominant) → A♭ (Dominant).

This four-chord loop anchors on the tonic, bounces between the dominant and subdominant, and returns to the dominant for a driving feel. It creates a powerful, cyclical energy ideal for rock anthems.

Song Examples

Summer of '69 — Bryan Adams
Can't Stop — Red Hot Chili Peppers

Chord Details

D♭ A♭ G♭

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