Standards
The Inch Worm chords & key
- Key
- F major
- Form
- ABAA
- Bars
- 22
- Groove
- Jazz waltz
- Time signature
- 3/4
“The Inch Worm” is a jazz standard by Frank Loesser. It is usually played in F major as a jazz waltz, and the 22-bar ABAA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 11 different chords.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — F major
A
B
A
×2Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
1Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
1ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
11Different chords
Most used chords
- Fmaj7×9
- E♭maj7×4
- B♭maj7×4
- F13×4
- F6×3
- B♭m6×2
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| La Vie En Rose 31% | C major |
| When The Saints Go Marching In 27% | F major |
| A Tisket A Tasket 20% | E♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Inch Worm in?
The Inch Worm is usually played in F major. For B♭ instruments that is G major, for E♭ instruments D major.
Who wrote The Inch Worm?
The Inch Worm was written by Frank Loesser.
What is the form of The Inch Worm?
The Inch Worm has 4 sections (ABAA) with 22 bars in total.
How fast is The Inch Worm played?
The usual groove is Jazz waltz.
What are the chord changes to The Inch Worm?
The opening bars are Fmaj7 | Ebmaj7 | Fmaj7 | Ebmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.