Standards
Bright Size Life chords & key
- Key
- D major
- Form
- ABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Bright Size Life” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. Most bands play it in D major, even eighths; the tune runs 32 bars in ABA form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
A
B
A
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Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- Gmaj7×6
- A♯maj7♯11/A×6
- D×6
- D/C×3
- A♯maj7×2
- G/A×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is Bright Size Life in?
Bright Size Life is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Bright Size Life?
Bright Size Life was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of Bright Size Life?
Bright Size Life has 3 sections (ABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Bright Size Life played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Bright Size Life?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 | Gmaj7 | A#maj7#11/A | A#maj7#11/A. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.