Standards
The Gravy Waltz chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AABA
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“The Gravy Waltz” is a jazz standard by Ray Brown. It is usually played in C major as a jazz waltz, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 6 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 9 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 3 album tracks.
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
- C×12
- G7×7
- F×6
- Dm7/G×6
- F7×3
- C/G×3
Characteristics
- AABA song form
Recorded on these albums
| 1963 | Plays Hip Hits Quincy Jones · “Gravy Waltz” |
| 2002 | Merry Old Man Quincy Jones · “Gravy Waltz” |
| 2010 | Take 5 Quincy Jones · “Gravy Waltz” |
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Gravy Waltz in?
The Gravy Waltz is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote The Gravy Waltz?
The Gravy Waltz was written by Ray Brown.
What is the form of The Gravy Waltz?
The Gravy Waltz has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is The Gravy Waltz played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to The Gravy Waltz?
The opening bars are C | F | Dm7/G G7 | C. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.