IV–I–V–I in F Major

Pattern: IV – I – V – I Chords: B♭ – F – C – F

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
IV	B♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
I	F (details)	major	Tonic
V	C (details)	major	Dominant
I	F (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B♭ (Subdominant) → F (Tonic) → C (Dominant) → F (Tonic).

The IV–I–V–I progression pairs a plagal cadence (IV–I) with an authentic cadence (V–I), creating a double resolution. Each half provides its own satisfying arrival at the tonic, making this a powerful closing gesture. It is common in hymns, gospel music, and classical finales.

Song Examples

Amazing Grace — Traditional
Oh Happy Day — Edwin Hawkins Singers

Chord Details

B♭ F C

More Progressions in F 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