Standards

I'll See You In My Dreams chords & key

Key
F major
Form
ABB
Bars
24
Groove
Medium-up swing
Time signature
4/4

“I'll See You In My Dreams” is a jazz standard by Jones-Kahn. Most bands play it in F major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 24 bars in ABB form.

Chord changes

Showing in: Concert (C) — F major

A
B♭6
B♭6
B♭m6
B♭m6
F6
E7
F6
F6
B
1.
D7
D7
D7
D7
G7
G7
Gm7
C7
2.
Am7♭5D7
Am7♭5D7
A7
Dm7
B♭6Bdim7
C7
F6
F6

Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.

Harmonic analysis

0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
3ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
12Different chords

Most used chords

  • D7×6
  • F6×5
  • B♭6×3
  • B♭m6×2
  • G7×2
  • C7×2

Historic 78 rpm recordings

Frequently asked questions

What key is I'll See You In My Dreams in?

I'll See You In My Dreams is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.

Who wrote I'll See You In My Dreams?

I'll See You In My Dreams was written by Jones-Kahn.

What is the form of I'll See You In My Dreams?

I'll See You In My Dreams has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.

How fast is I'll See You In My Dreams played?

The usual groove is Medium-up swing.

What are the chord changes to I'll See You In My Dreams?

The opening bars are Bb6 | Bb6 | Bbm6 | Bbm6. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.