I–V–IV–V in G Major

Pattern: I – V – IV – V Chords: G – D – C – D

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through G (Tonic) → D (Dominant) → C (Subdominant) → D (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

G D C

More Progressions in G 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