Standards
Recordame chords & key
- Key
- A minor
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 16
- Groove
- Bossa nova
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Recordame” is a jazz standard by Joe Henderson. It is usually played in A minor as a bossa nova, and the 16-bar AB form has 2 sections. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres B♭ major, A♭ major, F♯ major and F major.
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
- Am×4
- Cm×3
- Cm7×1
- F7×1
- B♭maj7×1
- B♭m7×1
Key centres reached by ii–V
B♭ major, A♭ major, F♯ major and F major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
Frequently asked questions
What key is Recordame in?
Recordame is usually played in A minor. For B♭ instruments that is B minor, for E♭ instruments F♯ minor.
Who wrote Recordame?
Recordame was written by Joe Henderson.
What is the form of Recordame?
Recordame has 2 sections (AB) with 16 bars in total.
How fast is Recordame played?
The usual groove is Bossa nova.
What are the chord changes to Recordame?
The opening bars are Am | Am | Am | Am. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.