Standards
April Joy chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 28
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“April Joy” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. Most bands play it in F major, even eighths; the tune runs 28 bars in AB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
12Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭maj7×11
- Am7×5
- Am7/D×2
- A/B♭×2
- Dadd9×2
- B♭/C×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is April Joy in?
April Joy is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote April Joy?
April Joy was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of April Joy?
April Joy has 2 sections (AB) with 28 bars in total.
How fast is April Joy played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to April Joy?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Am7/D | Am7/D. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.