I–V–vi–ii in F♯ Major

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → C♯ (Dominant) → D♯m (Submediant) → G♯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

F♯ C♯ D♯m G♯m

More Progressions in F♯ 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