I–ii–V in C Major

Pattern: I – ii – V Chords: C – Dm – G

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	C (details)	major	Tonic
ii	Dm (details)	minor	Supertonic
V	G (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through C (Tonic) → Dm (Supertonic) → G (Dominant).

The ii chord acts as a smooth bridge between the tonic and dominant in this three-chord country pattern. The minor quality of the ii adds a touch of melancholy common in country songwriting.

Song Examples

Crazy — Patsy Cline
Always on My Mind — Willie Nelson

Chord Details

C Dm G

More Progressions in C 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