Standards
Gregory Is Here chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 55
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Gregory Is Here” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver. Most bands play it in B♭ major, bossa nova; the tune runs 55 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 12 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor and D♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm11×16
- B9♯11×12
- B♭maj7×6
- Am7♭5×3
- D7♭9×3
- Gm7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor and D♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Gregory Is Here in?
Gregory Is Here is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Gregory Is Here?
Gregory Is Here was written by Horace Silver.
What is the form of Gregory Is Here?
Gregory Is Here has 4 sections (AABA) with 55 bars in total.
How fast is Gregory Is Here played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Gregory Is Here?
The opening bars are B9#11 | B9#11 | Cm11 | Cm11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.