Standards
Jeannie's Song chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Jeannie's Song” is a jazz standard by Marchel Ivery. Most bands play it in F major, medium swing; the tune runs 24 bars in ABB form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 12 different chords and moves between the key centres F major, D major and G minor.
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
- Gm7×5
- C7×5
- Fmaj7×4
- Am7×2
- A7×2
- B♭9×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major, D major and G minor
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| When You Wish Upon A Star 50% | C major |
| Little Willie Leaps 37% | F major |
| The One I Love (Belongs To Somebody Else) 35% | G major |
| Shiny Stockings 34% | F major |
| Billy Boy 33% | C major |
| Let There Be Love 33% | E♭ major |
| Manhattan 32% | F major |
| The Cool One 31% | G major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Jeannie's Song in?
Jeannie's Song is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Jeannie's Song?
Jeannie's Song was written by Marchel Ivery.
What is the form of Jeannie's Song?
Jeannie's Song has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Jeannie's Song played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Jeannie's Song?
The opening bars are Gm7 | C7 | Gm7 | C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.