Standards
Chameleon chords & key
“Chameleon” is a jazz standard by Herbie Hancock. It is usually played in B♭ minor as a funk, and the 16-bar AABB form has 4 sections. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- B♭m7×10
- E♭7×10
History
"Chameleon" is a jazz fusion standard composed by Herbie Hancock with Bennie Maupin, Paul Jackson and Harvey Mason, all of whom also performed the original 15:44 full-length version on the 1973 album Head Hunters, and featuring solos by Hancock and Maupin.
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Recorded on these albums
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| A Taste Of Honey 20% | D minor |
| The Jody Grind 20% | B♭ minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Chameleon in?
Chameleon is usually played in B♭ minor. For B♭ instruments that is C minor, for E♭ instruments G minor.
Who wrote Chameleon?
Chameleon was written by Herbie Hancock.
What is the form of Chameleon?
Chameleon has 4 sections (AABB) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Chameleon played?
The usual groove is Funk.
What are the chord changes to Chameleon?
The opening bars are Bbm7 | Eb7 | Bbm7 | Eb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.