I–ii–V in F♯ Major

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

Chord Breakdown

NumeralChordTypeFunction
I F♯ (details) major Tonic
ii G♯m (details) minor Supertonic
V C♯ (details) major Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → G♯m (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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