Standards
Lyresto chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Lyresto” is a jazz standard by Kenny Burrell. It is usually played in C major as a up-tempo swing, and the 24-bar ABB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 12 different chords and moves between the key centres F minor, E♭ major and G♯ minor.
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
- Fm7×6
- B♭7×5
- E♭maj7×4
- Gm7×4
- C7×3
- A♭m7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
F minor, E♭ major and G♯ minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lyresto in?
Lyresto is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Lyresto?
Lyresto was written by Kenny Burrell.
What is the form of Lyresto?
Lyresto has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Lyresto played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Lyresto?
The opening bars are Ebmaj7 | Gm7 C7 | Fm7 | Bb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.