Standards
Light Blue chords & key
“Light Blue” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk. Most bands play it in C major, ballad; the tune runs 8 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
A
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
1Tritone substitutions
4Dominant chains
13Different chords
Most used chords
- Fmaj7×4
- Cmaj7×2
- D9×2
- G7♯11×2
- G7×1
- C7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Light Blue in?
Light Blue is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Light Blue?
Light Blue was written by Thelonious Monk.
What is the form of Light Blue?
Light Blue has 1 sections (A) with 8 bars in total.
How fast is Light Blue played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Light Blue?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 G7 C7 | Fmaj7 F7 Bb7 | Cmaj7 | D9 G7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.