Standards · 1946
Angel Eyes chords & key
“Angel Eyes” is a jazz standard by Matt Dennis from 1946. It is usually played in C minor as a ballad, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences and 5 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords and moves between the key centres C minor, A♭ major and G major. In this atlas it appears on 7 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm×18
- D7×7
- D♭7×6
- A♭7×6
- Dm7♭5×6
- G7♭9×6
Key centres reached by ii–V
C minor, A♭ major and G major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
History
"Angel Eyes" is a 1946 popular song composed by Matt Dennis, with lyrics by Earl K. Brent. It was introduced in the 1953 film Jennifer. In the film, Matt Dennis sings the song and accompanies himself on piano, while Ida Lupino and Howard Duff among others are dancing to it.
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Recorded on these albums
Frequently asked questions
What key is Angel Eyes in?
Angel Eyes is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Angel Eyes?
Angel Eyes was written by Matt Dennis (1946).
What is the form of Angel Eyes?
Angel Eyes has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Angel Eyes played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Angel Eyes?
The opening bars are Cm D7 Db7 | Cm Ab7 | Cm Am7b5 | Dm7b5 G7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.