vi–IV–V–I in G Major

Pattern: vi – IV – V – I Chords: Em – C – D – G

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
vi	Em (details)	minor	Submediant
IV	C (details)	major	Subdominant
V	D (details)	major	Dominant
I	G (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Em (Submediant) → C (Subdominant) → D (Dominant) → G (Tonic).

Starting from the emotional depth of the relative minor, this progression builds through IV and V to a triumphant resolution on I. It creates a dramatic arc from dark to light.

Song Examples

Total Eclipse of the Heart — Bonnie Tyler
Rolling in the Deep — Adele

Chord Details

Em C D G

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