Standards · 1947

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps chords & key

Farres-Davis · Lyrics: Osvaldo Farrés, Joe Davis

Key: E minor
Form: AABA
Bars: 32
Groove: Latin
Time signature: 4/4
Year: 1947

“Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” is a jazz standard by Farres-Davis from 1947. Most bands play it in E minor, latin; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form.

Chord changes

to key

Showing in: Concert (C) — E minor

×2

E^m7

A^m7B⁷

E^m7

A^m7B⁷

E^m7

C⁷B⁷

E^m7A^m7

E^m7

B⁷

E⁶

B⁷

E⁶

E^m7

A^m7B⁷

E^m7

A^m7B⁷

E^m7

C⁷B⁷

E^m7A^m7

E^m

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

0Dominant chains

6Different chords

Most used chords

E^m7×14
B⁷×13
A^m7×9
E⁶×4
C⁷×3
E^m×1

Characteristics

AABA song form

Standards with similar changes

Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.

Title	Composer	Key	Form	Groove
Bags and Trane 27%	Milt Jackson	C minor	A · 12	Medium swing
East St. Louis Toodle-oo 27%	Ellington-Milley	C minor	AABA · 32	Medium swing
St. James Infirmary 22%	Joe Primrose	F minor	A · 8	Medium swing
Moondance 21%	Van Morrison	A minor	AABC · 40	Medium swing
Equinox 20%	John Coltrane	C♯ minor	A · 12	Slow swing
Mr. P.C. 20%	John Coltrane	C minor	A · 12	Up-tempo swing

Frequently asked questions

What key is Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps in?

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps is usually played in E minor. For B♭ instruments that is F♯ minor, for E♭ instruments C♯ minor.

Who wrote Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps?

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps was written by Farres-Davis (1947).

What is the form of Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps?

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.

How fast is Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps played?

The usual groove is Latin.

What are the chord changes to Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps?

The opening bars are Em7 | Am7 B7 | Em7 | Am7 B7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.