Standards
Bill's Hit Tune chords & key
- Key
- C minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 37
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Bill's Hit Tune” is a jazz standard by Bill Evans. Most bands play it in C minor, medium swing; the tune runs 37 bars in AB form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 8 minor ii–V–i, uses 34 different chords and moves between the key centres C minor, A minor, E minor, B minor, F♯ minor and D minor.
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
- Dm7♭5×4
- Cm7×4
- Dm7♭5/G×3
- G7♭9×3
- A♭maj7×2
- C7♯9×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
C minor, A minor, E minor, B minor, F♯ minor and D minor
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Serenade To A Cuckoo 24% | F minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Bill's Hit Tune in?
Bill's Hit Tune is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote Bill's Hit Tune?
Bill's Hit Tune was written by Bill Evans.
What is the form of Bill's Hit Tune?
Bill's Hit Tune has 2 sections (AB) with 37 bars in total.
How fast is Bill's Hit Tune played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Bill's Hit Tune?
The opening bars are Dm7b5 | Dm7b5/G G7b9 | Cm7 | Abmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.