Standards
A Blossom Fell chords & key
“A Blossom Fell” is a jazz standard by Barnes-Cornelius. Most bands play it in B♭ major, ballad; the tune runs 20 bars in AB form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 12 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
A
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
2Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
6ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
12Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭6×7
- Cm7×7
- F7×7
- Bdim×3
- B♭maj7/D×3
- F7♯5×2
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| La Vie En Rose 48% | C major |
| That's Amore (That's Love) 36% | B♭ major |
| This Year's Kisses 34% | G major |
| Don't Fence Me In 29% | F major |
| My Buddy 29% | G major |
| In A Little Spanish Town 28% | G major |
| You Keep Coming Back Like A Song 28% | E♭ major |
| If I Had You 27% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is A Blossom Fell in?
A Blossom Fell is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote A Blossom Fell?
A Blossom Fell was written by Barnes-Cornelius.
What is the form of A Blossom Fell?
A Blossom Fell has 2 sections (AB) with 20 bars in total.
How fast is A Blossom Fell played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to A Blossom Fell?
The opening bars are Bb6 Bdim | Cm7 | F7 F7#5 | Bb6. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.