Gospel Praise

I → IV → I → V → I

Position
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
C chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for C: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×C
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
D chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for D: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2××D
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
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About

The traditional gospel progression building through IV to V and back. Creates a powerful sense of uplift and spiritual release.

Songs using this progression

  • Amazing Grace — Traditional
  • Oh Happy Day — Edwin Hawkins
  • Lean on Me — Bill Withers
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Related progressions

Plagal Cadence (Amen)
I → IV → I
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Motown Soul
I → vi → ii → V
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