Standards
O Grande Amor chords & key
- Key
- A minor
- Form
- ABAC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“O Grande Amor” is a jazz standard by Antonio-Carlos Jobim. Most bands play it in A minor, bossa nova; the tune runs 32 bars in ABAC form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres A minor, C major and D minor.
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♭9×5
- Am×4
- Bm7♭5×4
- B♭maj7×3
- A♭dim7×2
- Gm7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
A minor, C major and D minor
Characteristics
- ABAC song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Serenade To A Cuckoo 24% | F minor |
| The Kicker 22% | B♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is O Grande Amor in?
O Grande Amor is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote O Grande Amor?
O Grande Amor was written by Antonio-Carlos Jobim.
What is the form of O Grande Amor?
O Grande Amor has 4 sections (ABAC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is O Grande Amor played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to O Grande Amor?
The opening bars are Am | Abdim7 | Gm7 | C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.