Standards
Sun down chords & key
- Key
- A major
- Form
- A
- Bars
- 12
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Sun down” is a jazz standard by Wes Montgomery. Most bands play it in A major, medium swing; the tune runs 12 bars in A form. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 13 different chords. Its changes follow the 12-bar blues.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — A major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- A7×7
- D7×6
- C♯m7×4
- F♯7♭9×3
- Bm7×3
- Em7×2
Characteristics
- 12-bar blues
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Route 66 48% | F major |
| Au Privave 38% | F major |
| Billie's Bounce 38% | F major |
| Now's The Time 38% | F major |
| Pfrancing (No Blues) 38% | F major |
| Walkin' 38% | F major |
| Bags' Groove 32% | F major |
| Sandu 32% | E♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sun down in?
Sun down is usually played in A major. For B♭ instruments that is B major, for E♭ instruments F♯ major.
Who wrote Sun down?
Sun down was written by Wes Montgomery.
What is the form of Sun down?
Sun down has 1 sections (A) with 12 bars in total.
How fast is Sun down played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Sun down?
The opening bars are A7 | D7 | A7 | Em7 A7#5. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.