Standards
Sometime Ago chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 36
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“Sometime Ago” is a jazz standard by Sergio Mikanovich. Most bands play it in C major, jazz waltz; the tune runs 36 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor and C major.
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
- Cmaj7×6
- G7sus×6
- G7×6
- Dm7×5
- A7×3
- Em7♭5×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor and C major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| All God's Chillun Got Rhythm 29% | F major |
| Cynthia's In Love 27% | E♭ major |
| Secret Love 25% | E♭ major |
| Peri's Scope 24% | C major |
| Will You Still Be Mine? 24% | E♭ major |
| Baubles, Bangles and Beads 23% | A♭ major |
| Thou Swell 23% | E♭ major |
| Ceora 22% | A♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sometime Ago in?
Sometime Ago is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Sometime Ago?
Sometime Ago was written by Sergio Mikanovich.
What is the form of Sometime Ago?
Sometime Ago has 2 sections (AA) with 36 bars in total.
How fast is Sometime Ago played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to Sometime Ago?
The opening bars are Cmaj7 | G7sus | Cmaj7 | G7sus. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.