C# Gospel Walk-Up

♭VII – IV – I progression in C# major

C♯ major
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Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
♭VIIB
IVF#
IC#

Triad Diagrams — C# Gospel Walk-Up (Guitar)

C# Gospel Walk-Up♭VII – IV – I

The C# Gospel Walk-Up (B – 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 (B7 – F#Maj7 – C#Maj7), the spiritual character deepens.

BluesSpiritual & Uplifting4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): B, F#, C#.

Chords (7th): B7, F#Maj7, C#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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