Standards
It's Just Talk chords & key
“It's Just Talk” is a jazz standard by Pat Metheny. It is usually played in C♯ minor as a latin, and the 48-bar AAB form has 3 sections.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C♯ minor
In
×2A
1.
2.
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
20Different chords
Most used chords
- C♯m9×20
- C9♯11×14
- F♯m7×4
- Amaj7/B×3
- Gadd9×2
- G/A×2
Frequently asked questions
What key is It's Just Talk in?
It's Just Talk is usually played in C♯ minor. For B♭ instruments that is E♭ minor, for E♭ instruments B♭ minor.
Who wrote It's Just Talk?
It's Just Talk was written by Pat Metheny.
What is the form of It's Just Talk?
It's Just Talk has 3 sections (AAB) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is It's Just Talk played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to It's Just Talk?
The opening bars are C#m9 | C#m9 | C9#11 | C9#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.