I–V–vi–V in B♭ Major

Pattern: I – V – vi – V Chords: B♭ – F – Gm – F

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	B♭ (details)	major	Tonic
V	F (details)	major	Dominant
vi	Gm (details)	minor	Submediant
V	F (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B♭ (Tonic) → F (Dominant) → Gm (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 Gm

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