Standards
Road Song chords & key
“Road Song” is a jazz standard by Wes Montgomery. It is usually played in G minor as a latin, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 17 different chords and moves between the key centres G minor, B♭ major and A♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gm7×12
- Cm7×4
- Am7♭5×3
- D7♭9×3
- Gm7/F×3
- E♭maj7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
G minor, B♭ major and A♭ major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 25% | C minor |
| Got A Match? 23% | D minor |
| Autumn Leaves 22% | G minor |
| Don't Explain 20% | D minor |
| Manha De Carnaval (Black Orpheus) 20% | A minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Road Song in?
Road Song is usually played in G minor. For B♭ instruments that is A minor, for E♭ instruments E minor.
Who wrote Road Song?
Road Song was written by Wes Montgomery.
What is the form of Road Song?
Road Song has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Road Song played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to Road Song?
The opening bars are Gm7 | Gm7 | Am7b5 | D7b9. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.