C Unresolved Cycle

IV – V – I – vi progression in C major

C major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkulele
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVF
VG
IC
viAm

Triad Diagrams — C Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

C Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The C IV–V–I–vi progression (F – G – C – Am) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (FMaj7 – G7 – CMaj7 – Am7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): F, G, C, Am.

Chords (7th): FMaj7, G7, CMaj7, Am7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
  • Umbrella – Rihanna