Standards · 1972
500 Miles High chords & key
- Key
- E minor
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 26
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1972
“500 Miles High” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea from 1972. Most bands play it in E minor, bossa nova; the tune runs 26 bars in ABB form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 11 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm7×6
- G♯maj7×4
- Em7×2
- Gm7×2
- A♯maj7×2
- Am7×2
History
"500 Miles High" is a jazz fusion song by American musician Chick Corea and Return to Forever. Composed by Corea with lyrics by Neville Potter, it was recorded in 1972 for the group's second album, Light as a Feather, which was released in 1973. Brazilian singer Flora Purim provides the vocal and the piece became her signature song and a jazz standard.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is 500 Miles High in?
500 Miles High is usually played in E minor. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ minor, for E♭ instruments C♯ minor.
Who wrote 500 Miles High?
500 Miles High was written by Chick Corea (1972).
What is the form of 500 Miles High?
500 Miles High has 3 sections (ABB) with 26 bars in total.
How fast is 500 Miles High played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to 500 Miles High?
The opening bars are Em7 | Em7 | Gm7 | Gm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.