Vsus2–V–I in C Major

Pattern: Vsus2 – V – I Chords: Gsus2 – G – C

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
Vsus2	Gsus2 (details)	sus2	Dominant
V	G (details)	major	Dominant
I	C (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Gsus2 (Dominant) → G (Dominant) → C (Tonic).

The Vsus2–V–I progression adds a suspended second chord before the dominant resolves to the tonic. The sus2 chord’s open, ambiguous quality creates a moment of floating tension before the third is restored in the V chord, which then resolves to I. This layered resolution adds drama and momentum, especially in rock and ambient music where the open voicing of sus2 chords is prized.

Song Examples

Pinball Wizard — The Who
Brass in Pocket — Pretenders
Free Fallin' — Tom Petty

Chord Details

Gsus2 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

Related Progressions

Vsus4–V–I V–I Isus4–I