Standards
Lazybones chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Lazybones” is a jazz standard by Carmichael-Mercer. Most bands play it in C major, slow swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 11 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
A
1.
2.
B
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
2ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- G7×12
- Cmaj7×11
- F7×10
- C6×6
- Dm7×5
- C7/B♭×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| I've Heard That Song Before 20% | C major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lazybones in?
Lazybones is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Lazybones?
Lazybones was written by Carmichael-Mercer.
What is the form of Lazybones?
Lazybones has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Lazybones played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to Lazybones?
The opening bars are Cmaj7 F7 | Cmaj7 F7 | Cmaj7 F7 G7 | C6 C7/Bb. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.