I–V–vi–IV–I in D Major

Pattern: I – V – vi – IV – I Chords: D – A – Bm – G – D

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D (details)	major	Tonic
V	A (details)	major	Dominant
vi	Bm (details)	minor	Submediant
IV	G (details)	major	Subdominant
I	D (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

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

An extension of the ubiquitous I–V–vi–IV progression, adding a return to the tonic for a satisfying resolution. The extra I chord at the end gives phrases a conclusive landing point.

Song Examples

Someone Like You — Adele
Viva la Vida — Coldplay

Chord Details

D A Bm 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