I–vi–ii–V–iii–vi in D♭ Major

Pattern: I – vi – ii – V – iii – vi Chords: D♭ – Bbm – Ebm – A♭ – Fm – Bbm

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic
vi	Bbm (details)	minor	Submediant
ii	Ebm (details)	minor	Supertonic
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant
iii	Fm (details)	minor	Mediant
vi	Bbm (details)	minor	Submediant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D♭ (Tonic) → Bbm (Submediant) → Ebm (Supertonic) → A♭ (Dominant) → Fm (Mediant) → Bbm (Submediant).

The I–vi–ii–V–iii–vi progression extends the standard turnaround with an additional iii–vi tail, creating a longer harmonic cycle that delays resolution. The circle-of-fifths motion continues past the expected cadence point, keeping the harmony in perpetual motion. This pattern appears in jazz ballads and sophisticated pop.

Song Examples

The Way You Look Tonight — Jerome Kern
Just the Way You Are — Billy Joel

Chord Details

D♭ Bbm Ebm A♭ Fm

More Progressions in D♭ 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