F Unresolved Cycle

IV – V – I – vi progression in F major

F major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVB♭
VC
IF
viDm

Triad Diagrams — F Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

F Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The F IV–V–I–vi progression (Bb – C – F – Dm) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (BbMaj7 – C7 – FMaj7 – Dm7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Bb, C, F, Dm.

Chords (7th): BbMaj7, C7, FMaj7, Dm7.

Famous songs using this progression

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