Standards · 1947
Cheryl chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1947
“Cheryl” is a jazz standard by Charlie Parker from 1947. Most bands play it in C major, medium swing; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 11 different chords. Its changes follow the 12-bar blues. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- C7×6
- G7×3
- F7×2
- Dm7×1
- Gm7×1
- Em7♭5×1
Characteristics
- 12-bar blues
Recorded on these albums
Frequently asked questions
What key is Cheryl in?
Cheryl is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Cheryl?
Cheryl was written by Charlie Parker (1947).
What is the form of Cheryl?
Cheryl has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Cheryl played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Cheryl?
The opening bars are C7 | Dm7 G7 | C7 | Gm7 C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.