E Gospel Walk-Up

♭VII – IV – I progression in E major

E major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
♭VIID
IVA
IE

Triad Diagrams — E Gospel Walk-Up (Guitar)

E Gospel Walk-Up♭VII – IV – I

The E Gospel Walk-Up (D – A – E) 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 (D7 – AMaj7 – EMaj7), the spiritual character deepens.

BluesSpiritual & Uplifting4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D, A, E.

Chords (7th): D7, AMaj7, EMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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