Standards
Raincheck chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- ABB
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Raincheck” is a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn. It is usually played in F major as a medium swing, and the 24-bar ABB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 21 different chords and moves between the key centres F major and B♭ major.
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
- Fmaj7×5
- Gm7×5
- F/A×5
- A♭dim7×4
- B♭6×4
- C7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F major and B♭ major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Raincheck in?
Raincheck is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote Raincheck?
Raincheck was written by Billy Strayhorn.
What is the form of Raincheck?
Raincheck has 3 sections (ABB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Raincheck played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Raincheck?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 Gm7 | Abdim7 F/A | Bb6 Am7 | G7 C7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.