Standards
Search For Peace chords & key
“Search For Peace” is a jazz standard by McCoy Tyner. Most bands play it in C major, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in AABC form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 10 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords and moves between the key centres F minor, E♭ minor, C♯ minor and G minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- G13sus×7
- Am7♭5×6
- D7♭9×6
- C13×4
- Gm11×3
- C7♭9×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
F minor, E♭ minor, C♯ minor and G minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Search For Peace in?
Search For Peace is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Search For Peace?
Search For Peace was written by McCoy Tyner.
What is the form of Search For Peace?
Search For Peace has 4 sections (AABC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Search For Peace played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Search For Peace?
The opening bars are Am7b5 D7b9 | G13sus | Am7b5 D7b9 | G13sus. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.