Standards
Irresistable You chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Irresistable You” is a jazz standard by Gene DePaul. Most bands play it in F major, medium swing; the tune runs 24 bars in ABB form. Harmonically it contains 5 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 14 different chords and moves between the key centres F major, A♭ major and F♯ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gm7×6
- Am7×4
- A♭dim7×4
- C7×3
- Fmaj7×3
- B♭m7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major, A♭ major and F♯ major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Let There Be Love 20% | E♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Irresistable You in?
Irresistable You is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Irresistable You?
Irresistable You was written by Gene DePaul.
What is the form of Irresistable You?
Irresistable You has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Irresistable You played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Irresistable You?
The opening bars are Gm7 | C7 | Fmaj7 Gm7 | Am7 Abdim7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.