Standards
I Wish I Knew chords & key
“I Wish I Knew” is a jazz standard by Harry Warren. Most bands play it in G major, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in ABAC form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 14 different chords and moves between the key centres G major and A minor.
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
- D7×8
- Am7×7
- Gmaj7×6
- Bm7×4
- E7×3
- C7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
G major and A minor
Characteristics
- ABAC song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Perdido 35% | B♭ major |
| Come Back To Me 33% | F major |
| Penthouse Serenade 32% | F major |
| Fools Rush In 29% | C major |
| Speak Low 29% | F major |
| Billy Boy 26% | C major |
| The Lamp Is Low 26% | C major |
| Scrapple From The Apple 26% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is I Wish I Knew in?
I Wish I Knew is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote I Wish I Knew?
I Wish I Knew was written by Harry Warren.
What is the form of I Wish I Knew?
I Wish I Knew has 4 sections (ABAC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is I Wish I Knew played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to I Wish I Knew?
The opening bars are Am7 | D7 | Am7 | D7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.