D# Lydian II
I – II – IV – I progression in D# major
D# Lydian II — I – II – IV – I
The D# Lydian II progression (D# – F – G# – D#) uses a major II chord borrowed from the Lydian mode, creating a bright, unexpected harmonic lift before settling on the subdominant. Made famous by Lennon and McCartney, it sounds simultaneously familiar and surprising. With seventh voicings (D#Maj7 – FMaj7 – G#Maj7 – D#Maj7), the Lydian color becomes even more luminous.