I–iii–vi–IV in G Major

Pattern: I – iii – vi – IV Chords: G – Bm – Em – C

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	G (details)	major	Tonic
iii	Bm (details)	minor	Mediant
vi	Em (details)	minor	Submediant
IV	C (details)	major	Subdominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through G (Tonic) → Bm (Mediant) → Em (Submediant) → C (Subdominant).

This progression moves by descending thirds from I to iii to vi, then resolves to IV. The smooth voice leading between chords that share common tones creates a lush, flowing harmonic texture.

Song Examples

Creep — Radiohead
Stay with Me — Sam Smith

Chord Details

G Bm Em C

More Progressions in G 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