Standards
Bolivia chords & key
- Key
- D major
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Bolivia” is a jazz standard by Cedar Walton. It is usually played in D major as a up-tempo swing, and the 32-bar ABB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 19 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
In
×2A
B
×2Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
2Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
19Different chords
Most used chords
- G7×32
- E×4
- Bm7×2
- D♯maj7×1
- A♯7sus×1
- A13×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Bolivia in?
Bolivia is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Bolivia?
Bolivia was written by Cedar Walton.
What is the form of Bolivia?
Bolivia has 3 sections (ABB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Bolivia played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Bolivia?
The opening bars are G7 | G7 | G7 | G7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.