I–V–vi–V in B Major

Pattern: I – V – vi – V Chords: B – F♯ – G♯m – F♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	B (details)	major	Tonic
V	F♯ (details)	major	Dominant
vi	G♯m (details)	minor	Submediant
V	F♯ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B (Tonic) → F♯ (Dominant) → G♯m (Submediant) → F♯ (Dominant).

This progression dips into the relative minor before returning to the dominant, creating a wistful, storytelling quality. The repeated V chord frames the vi, making it a poignant focal point for ballads.

Song Examples

Scarborough Fair — Simon & Garfunkel
If I Die Young — The Band Perry

Chord Details

B F♯ G♯m

More Progressions in B 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