Standards
Let There Be You chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Let There Be You” is a jazz standard by Young-Cavanaugh. It is usually played in C major as a slow swing, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 5 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 14 different chords.
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
- G7×13
- Dm7×11
- C×7
- Cmaj7×6
- G♭dim7×4
- A7×4
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Big Nick 29% | G major |
| Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil) 25% | D major |
| He's A Tramp 24% | G major |
| It's Only a Paper Moon 24% | G major |
| Scrapple From The Apple 22% | F major |
| The Preacher 21% | F major |
| Solitude 21% | E♭ major |
| Theme From Family Guy 21% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Let There Be You in?
Let There Be You is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Let There Be You?
Let There Be You was written by Young-Cavanaugh.
What is the form of Let There Be You?
Let There Be You has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Let There Be You played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to Let There Be You?
The opening bars are Cmaj7 Gbdim7 | Dm7 G7 | G7 G7#5 | C C B7 Bb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.