I–ii–V in F Major

Pattern: I – ii – V   Chords: F – Gm – C

Chord Breakdown

NumeralChordTypeFunction
I F (details) major Tonic
ii Gm (details) minor Supertonic
V C (details) major Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F (Tonic) → Gm (Supertonic) → C (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

Chord Details

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