Standards
Maybe September chords & key
- Key
- A minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Maybe September” is a jazz standard by Percy Faith. It is usually played in A minor as a bossa nova, and the 24-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 11 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 2 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- E7♭9×8
- Bm7♭5×7
- Am7×4
- Am×2
- Cmaj7×2
- E7×2
Recorded on these albums
| 1966 | Movie Song Album Tony Bennett · “Song From the Oscar” |
| 1977 | Together Again Tony Bennett and Bill Evans |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Dear Old Stockholm 27% | D minor |
| Diverse 25% | B♭ minor |
| Segment 25% | B♭ minor |
| Sway 25% | G minor |
| Close Your Eyes 24% | E♭ minor |
| Bohemia After Dark 22% | G minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Maybe September in?
Maybe September is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote Maybe September?
Maybe September was written by Percy Faith.
What is the form of Maybe September?
Maybe September has 2 sections (AB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Maybe September played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Maybe September?
The opening bars are Am | Ammaj7 | Bm7b5 | E7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.