B Gospel Walk-Up

♭VII – IV – I progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
♭VIIA
IVE
IB

Triad Diagrams — B Gospel Walk-Up (Guitar)

B Gospel Walk-Up♭VII – IV – I

The B Gospel Walk-Up (A – E – B) makes two consecutive perfect-fourth movements (♭VII → IV → I), creating a majestic, uplifting forward momentum. This three-chord sequence is the backbone of Southern gospel, soul piano, and blues tradition. With seventh chord voicings (A7 – EMaj7 – BMaj7), the spiritual character deepens.

BluesSpiritual & Uplifting4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): A, E, B.

Chords (7th): A7, EMaj7, BMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
  • I've Got You Under My Skin – Cole Porter