Standards
Days And Nights Waiting chords & key
- Key
- D major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Days And Nights Waiting” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in D major, even eighths; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 6 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 14 different chords and moves between the key centres B♭ major and D major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- A7×6
- Cm7×5
- F7×5
- A♯maj7×3
- F♯m7×3
- Bm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
B♭ major and D major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Days And Nights Waiting in?
Days And Nights Waiting is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Days And Nights Waiting?
Days And Nights Waiting was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of Days And Nights Waiting?
Days And Nights Waiting has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Days And Nights Waiting played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to Days And Nights Waiting?
The opening bars are Cm7 | F7 | A#maj7 | A7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.