Standards
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams chords & key
“The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” is a jazz standard by Dubin-Warren. Most bands play it in D minor, ballad; the tune runs 32 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 4 minor ii–V–i, uses 11 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor, G minor and F major. In this atlas it appears on 2 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — D minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Dm×12
- Em7♭5×9
- A7×9
- Dm/F×3
- Gm×3
- Gm7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor, G minor and F major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Recorded on these albums
| 1952 | Because of You Tony Bennett · “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams” |
| 1957 | Tony Tony Bennett · “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Comes Love 28% | G minor |
| Sway 23% | G minor |
| Manha De Carnaval (Black Orpheus) 22% | A minor |
| Brother Can You Spare A Dime 20% | C minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams in?
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams is usually played in D minor. For B♭ instruments that is E minor, for E♭ instruments B minor.
Who wrote The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams?
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams was written by Dubin-Warren.
What is the form of The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams?
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams?
The opening bars are Dm Em7b5 | Dm/F Dm | Em7b5 | A7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.