Standards
Little Peace In C For You chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Little Peace In C For You” is a jazz standard by Michel Petrucciani. Most bands play it in C major, medium swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 8 different chords and moves between the key centres C major and C minor. The bridge uses the cycle of dominants known from Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm” — so-called rhythm changes.
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
- A7×12
- G7×12
- Cmaj7×11
- Dm7×7
- Em7×3
- Dm7♭5×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
C major and C minor
Characteristics
- Rhythm changes
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Thriving From A Riff 50% | B♭ major |
| Anthropology 48% | B♭ major |
| Dexterity 48% | B♭ major |
| Moose The Mooche 48% | B♭ major |
| No Moe 48% | B♭ major |
| Oleo 48% | B♭ major |
| Passport 48% | B♭ major |
| Salt Peanuts 48% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Little Peace In C For You in?
Little Peace In C For You is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Little Peace In C For You?
Little Peace In C For You was written by Michel Petrucciani.
What is the form of Little Peace In C For You?
Little Peace In C For You has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Little Peace In C For You played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Little Peace In C For You?
The opening bars are Cmaj7 A7 | Dm7 G7 | Em7 A7 | Dm7b5 G7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.