Standards
On Broadway chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Even eighths
- Time signature
- 4/4
“On Broadway” is a jazz standard by Mann-Weil-Stoller-Leiber. Most bands play it in F major, even eighths; the tune runs 16 bars in A form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
1Dominant chains
5Different chords
Most used chords
- F7×12
- E♭7×12
- B♭7×4
- A♭7×3
- C7×1
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Straight Life 22% | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is On Broadway in?
On Broadway is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote On Broadway?
On Broadway was written by Mann-Weil-Stoller-Leiber.
What is the form of On Broadway?
On Broadway has 1 sections (A) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is On Broadway played?
The usual groove is Even eighths.
What are the chord changes to On Broadway?
The opening bars are F7 Eb7 | F7 Eb7 | F7 Eb7 | F7 Eb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.