Standards
Green Chimneys chords & key
- Key
- G♯ minor
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Green Chimneys” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. It is usually played in G♯ minor as a medium swing, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G♯ minor
A
×2B
A
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
4Dominant chains
3Different chords
Most used chords
- G♯m×24
- F♯7×8
- B7×4
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Green Chimneys in?
Green Chimneys is usually played in G♯ minor. For B♭ instruments that is B♭ minor, for E♭ instruments F minor.
Who wrote Green Chimneys?
Green Chimneys was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Green Chimneys?
Green Chimneys has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Green Chimneys played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Green Chimneys?
The opening bars are G#m | G#m | G#m | G#m. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.