Standards
It's A Dance chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- ABC
- Bars
- 46
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“It's A Dance” is a jazz standard by Michel Petrucciani. It is usually played in C major as a jazz waltz, and the 46-bar ABC form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 5 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 21 different chords and moves between the key centres G major, E♭ major, D major and D minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- E♭maj7×5
- G♭7×5
- Bm7×4
- E7×4
- Gmaj7×4
- A7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
G major, E♭ major, D major and D minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is It's A Dance in?
It's A Dance is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote It's A Dance?
It's A Dance was written by Michel Petrucciani.
What is the form of It's A Dance?
It's A Dance has 3 sections (ABC) with 46 bars in total.
How fast is It's A Dance played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to It's A Dance?
The opening bars are Ebmaj7 | A7#5 | G7#5 | Bm7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.