Standards · 1964
L.O.V.E. chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- ABAC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1964
“L.O.V.E.” is a jazz standard by Gabler-Kaempfert from 1964. Most bands play it in G major, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in ABAC form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 9 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- D7×9
- G6×6
- Gmaj7×4
- G7×4
- Am7×3
- Cmaj7×3
Characteristics
- ABAC song form
History
"L-O-V-E" is a song written by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler, recorded by Nat King Cole for his 1965 studio album L-O-V-E.
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Recorded on these albums
| 1964 | L-O-V-E Nat King Cole · “L-O-V-E” |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| 52nd Street Theme 44% | C major |
| Flat Foot Floogee 42% | F major |
| It's A Good Day 38% | C major |
| Alexander's Ragtime Band 35% | F major |
| He's A Tramp 33% | G major |
| Let's Cool One 32% | E♭ major |
| Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home 30% | G major |
| Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive 29% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is L.O.V.E. in?
L.O.V.E. is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote L.O.V.E.?
L.O.V.E. was written by Gabler-Kaempfert (1964).
What is the form of L.O.V.E.?
L.O.V.E. has 4 sections (ABAC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is L.O.V.E. played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to L.O.V.E.?
The opening bars are G6 | Gmaj7 | Am7 | D7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.