Standards
Down In The Depths chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 54
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Down In The Depths” is a jazz standard by Cole Porter. Most bands play it in G major, medium swing; the tune runs 54 bars in AAB form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 19 different chords and moves between the key centres A minor, G major, C major and G minor. In this atlas it appears on 2 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gmaj7×12
- Am7×11
- D7×11
- G6×4
- E7×3
- Dm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
A minor, G major, C major and G minor
Recorded on these albums
| 1972 | Ella Loves Cole Ella Fitzgerald · “Down in the Depths” |
| 1978 | Dream Dancing: Ella Fitzgerald & Cole Porter Ella Fitzgerald · “Down in the Depths” |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| The Party's Over 32% | E♭ major |
| Try A Little Tenderness 30% | E♭ major |
| You Can Depend On Me 30% | F major |
| Fools Rush In 28% | C major |
| I Want To Be Happy 28% | C major |
| The Lamp Is Low 28% | C major |
| Little Girl Blue 28% | F major |
| Making Whoopee 28% | G major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Down In The Depths in?
Down In The Depths is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Down In The Depths?
Down In The Depths was written by Cole Porter.
What is the form of Down In The Depths?
Down In The Depths has 3 sections (AAB) with 54 bars in total.
How fast is Down In The Depths played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Down In The Depths?
The opening bars are Gmaj7 | Gmaj7 | Gmaj7 | Gmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.