Standards
Agua De Beber chords & key
- Key
- D minor
- Form
- ABC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Agua De Beber” is a jazz standard by Antonio-Carlos Jobim. Most bands play it in D minor, bossa nova; the tune runs 32 bars in ABC form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 17 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D minor
In
×2A
B
C
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
1Tritone substitutions
10Dominant chains
17Different chords
Most used chords
- Dm7×20
- A7♭13×7
- E7♯9×6
- B♭maj7×3
- G7×3
- Gm7×3
Recorded on these albums
| 1981 | Ella Abraça Jobim: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Song Book Ella Fitzgerald · “Water to Drink (Agua de beber)” |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Agua De Beber in?
Agua De Beber is usually played in D minor. For B♭ instruments that is E minor, for E♭ instruments B minor.
Who wrote Agua De Beber?
Agua De Beber was written by Antonio-Carlos Jobim.
What is the form of Agua De Beber?
Agua De Beber has 3 sections (ABC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Agua De Beber played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Agua De Beber?
The opening bars are Dm7 | E7#9 A7b13 | Dm7 | E7#9 A7b13. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.