Standards
Lucky Southern chords & key
- Key
- D major
- Form
- AABC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Lucky Southern” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. Most bands play it in D major, bossa nova; the tune runs 32 bars in AABC form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 15 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D major
In
×2A
A
B
C
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
15Different chords
Most used chords
- Dmaj7×12
- Dmaj7♯5×4
- E7×4
- F♯m7×4
- Gmaj7×3
- A♯7×3
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lucky Southern in?
Lucky Southern is usually played in D major. For B♭ instruments that is E major, for E♭ instruments B major.
Who wrote Lucky Southern?
Lucky Southern was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of Lucky Southern?
Lucky Southern has 4 sections (AABC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Lucky Southern played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Lucky Southern?
The opening bars are Dmaj7 | Dmaj7#5 | D6 | Dmaj7#5. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.