Standards
Lonely Dreams chords & key
“Lonely Dreams” is a jazz standard by Terry Gibbs. It is usually played in B♭ major as a ballad, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 14 different chords and moves between the key centres A minor and B♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- G7♭5×6
- D♭m7×6
- G♭7×6
- B♭maj7×6
- Cm7×5
- F7×5
Key centres reached by ii–V
A minor and B♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lonely Dreams in?
Lonely Dreams is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Lonely Dreams?
Lonely Dreams was written by Terry Gibbs.
What is the form of Lonely Dreams?
Lonely Dreams has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Lonely Dreams played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Lonely Dreams?
The opening bars are G7b5 | Dbm7 Gb7 | G7b5 | Dbm7 Gb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.