Standards
Limbo chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 17
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Limbo” is a jazz standard by Wayne Shorter. Most bands play it in C major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 17 bars in A form. In this atlas it appears on 1 album track.
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
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
16Different chords
Most used chords
- E♭m7×2
- G♭7sus×2
- G/A♭×2
- Cmaj7×1
- F7sus×1
- B♭7sus×1
Recorded on these albums
| 1967 | Sorcerer Miles Davis |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Limbo in?
Limbo is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Limbo?
Limbo was written by Wayne Shorter.
What is the form of Limbo?
Limbo has 1 sections (A) with 17 bars in total.
How fast is Limbo played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Limbo?
The opening bars are Ebm7 | Gb7sus | Cmaj7 | F7sus. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.