I–ii–V in E Major

Pattern: I – ii – V Chords: E – F♯m – B

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	E (details)	major	Tonic
ii	F♯m (details)	minor	Supertonic
V	B (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through E (Tonic) → F♯m (Supertonic) → B (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

E F♯m B

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