Standards
Polkadots And Moonbeams chords & key
“Polkadots And Moonbeams” is a jazz standard by Jimmy Van-Heusen. Most bands play it in F major, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 9 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords and moves between the key centres F major, D minor, A major and A minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gm7×12
- Dm7×10
- C7×9
- Fmaj7×6
- A7×4
- Am7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major, D minor, A major and A minor
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| The Touch Of Your Lips 30% | C major |
| Why Do I Love You? 30% | A♭ major |
| Tangerine 28% | F major |
| Hey There 27% | E♭ major |
| Bossa Antigua 24% | A♭ major |
| A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square 23% | E♭ major |
| Heart And Soul 23% | F major |
| Teach Me Tonight 23% | E♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Polkadots And Moonbeams in?
Polkadots And Moonbeams is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Polkadots And Moonbeams?
Polkadots And Moonbeams was written by Jimmy Van-Heusen.
What is the form of Polkadots And Moonbeams?
Polkadots And Moonbeams has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Polkadots And Moonbeams played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Polkadots And Moonbeams?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 Dm7 | Gm7 C7 | Fmaj7 Dm7 | Gm7 Em7b5 A7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.