Standards
Popsicle Toes chords & key
- Key
- A minor
- Form
- ABC
- Bars
- 40
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Popsicle Toes” is a jazz standard by Michael Franks. Most bands play it in A minor, medium swing; the tune runs 40 bars in ABC form. Harmonically it contains 3 major ii–V–I cadences and 1 minor ii–V–i, uses 22 different chords and moves between the key centres G major, F major, B♭ major and G♯ 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
- A7×7
- D7×6
- E7♯9×4
- Am×3
- G♭m7♭5×3
- F7♯11×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
G major, F major, B♭ major and G♯ minor
History
"Popsicle Toes" is a song by Michael Franks. It was released in 1976 as a single from his album The Art of Tea. The song is Franks' only Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at No. 43. The Manhattan Transfer covered the song on their 1976 album Coming Out. Diana Krall sang a cover version of the song on her 1999 studio album When I Look In Your Eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Popsicle Toes in?
Popsicle Toes is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote Popsicle Toes?
Popsicle Toes was written by Michael Franks.
What is the form of Popsicle Toes?
Popsicle Toes has 3 sections (ABC) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is Popsicle Toes played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Popsicle Toes?
The opening bars are Am Am7/G | Gbm7b5 F7#11 | Am Am/G | Gbm7b5 F7#11. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.