Standards
My Song chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 48
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“My Song” is a jazz standard by Keith Jarrett. It is usually played in C major as a even eighths, and the 48-bar AAB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 34 different chords and moves between the key centres C major and G minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
In
×2A
1.
2.
B
⊕
×2Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
3Major ii–V–I
1Minor ii–V–i
9ii–V moves
4Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
34Different chords
Most used chords
- C×12
- Dm7×8
- G7sus×7
- D♭maj7×4
- Dm×4
- G7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
C major and G minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is My Song in?
My Song is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote My Song?
My Song was written by Keith Jarrett.
What is the form of My Song?
My Song has 3 sections (AAB) with 48 bars in total.
How fast is My Song played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to My Song?
The opening bars are C | C | Dbmaj7 | Dm7 G7sus. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.