I–V–vi–ii in E♭ Major

Pattern: I – V – vi – ii Chords: E♭ – B♭ – Cm – Fm

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	E♭ (details)	major	Tonic
V	B♭ (details)	major	Dominant
vi	Cm (details)	minor	Submediant
ii	Fm (details)	minor	Supertonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through E♭ (Tonic) → B♭ (Dominant) → Cm (Submediant) → Fm (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

E♭ B♭ Cm Fm

More Progressions in E♭ 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