Standards · 1964
Song For My Father chords & key
“Song For My Father” is a jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1964. Most bands play it in F minor, latin; the tune runs 24 bars in AAB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Fm7×12
- E♭7×7
- D♭7×3
- C7sus×2
- C7×1
History
"Song for My Father" is a composition by jazz pianist Horace Silver. The original version, on the album of the same name by Silver's quintet, was recorded on October 26, 1964. It has become a jazz standard and is probably Silver's best-known composition. According to Silver, the song was "in part inspired by our Brazilian trip. We got the Brazilian rhythm for this tune from that trip, and the melodic line was inspired by some very old Cape Verdean Portuguese folk music."
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Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Alfie's Theme 25% | B♭ minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Song For My Father in?
Song For My Father is usually played in F minor. For B♭ instruments that is G minor, for E♭ instruments D minor.
Who wrote Song For My Father?
Song For My Father was written by Horace Silver (1964).
What is the form of Song For My Father?
Song For My Father has 3 sections (AAB) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Song For My Father played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to Song For My Father?
The opening bars are Fm7 | Fm7 | Eb7 | Eb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.