I–V–vi–ii in B Major

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

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

The I–V–vi–ii progression descends through the circle of fifths, creating smooth harmonic motion that naturally wants to continue to V and resolve. This falling-fifths pattern generates elegant forward momentum. It appears in pop ballads and jazz-influenced songwriting.

Song Examples

Can't Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley
All of Me — John Legend

Chord Details

B F♯ G♯m C♯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