Standards · 1940
Nuages chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Year
- 1940
“Nuages” is a jazz standard by Django Reinhardt from 1940. Most bands play it in G major, slow swing; the tune runs 32 bars in AB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- G6×9
- D7/A×5
- A♯m6×4
- D7×3
- Em6×2
- A7×2
History
"Nuages" is one of the best-known compositions by Django Reinhardt. He recorded at least thirteen versions of the tune, which is a jazz standard and a mainstay of the gypsy swing repertoire. English and French lyrics have been added to the piece, which was originally an instrumental work. The title translated into English is "Clouds", but the adaptation with English lyrics is titled "It's the Bluest Kind of Blues". In 1940, Django made two recordings of "Nuages" in F major, and with a clarinet melody. (Some later recordings are in G major, perhaps to suit the violin.) Unhappy with the first recording, Reinhardt added a second clarinet, creating a renowned arrangement for the December 1940 recording. Reinhardt's 1946 recording (as can be heard in the sample) is in the key of G major.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Nuages in?
Nuages is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Nuages?
Nuages was written by Django Reinhardt (1940).
What is the form of Nuages?
Nuages has 2 sections (AB) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Nuages played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to Nuages?
The opening bars are A#m6 | D7/A | G6 | G6. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.