C Gospel Walk-Up

♭VII – IV – I progression in C major

C major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkulele
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
♭VIIBb
IVF
IC

Triad Diagrams — C Gospel Walk-Up (Guitar)

C Gospel Walk-Up♭VII – IV – I

The C Gospel Walk-Up (Bb – F – C) 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 (Bb7 – FMaj7 – CMaj7), the spiritual character deepens.

BluesSpiritual & Uplifting4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Bb, F, C.

Chords (7th): Bb7, FMaj7, CMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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