V–I in C Major

Pattern: V – I Chords: G – C

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
V	G (details)	major	Dominant
I	C (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through G (Dominant) → C (Tonic).

The V–I motion is the strongest resolution in tonal music, called the authentic cadence. The dominant chord creates maximum tension that resolves decisively to the tonic.

Song Examples

Twist and Shout — The Beatles
Johnny B. Goode — Chuck Berry

Chord Details

G C

More Progressions in C 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