G Unresolved Cycle

IV – V – I – vi progression in G major

G major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVC
VD
IG
viEm

Triad Diagrams — G Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

G Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The G IV–V–I–vi progression (C – D – G – Em) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (CMaj7 – D7 – GMaj7 – Em7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): C, D, G, Em.

Chords (7th): CMaj7, D7, GMaj7, Em7.

Famous songs using this progression

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