Standards
The Second Star To The Right chords & key
- Key
- E♭ major
- Form
- AABC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Slow swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“The Second Star To The Right” is a jazz standard by Sammy Fain. It is usually played in E♭ major as a slow swing, and the 32-bar AABC form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 5 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 10 different chords and moves between the key centres E♭ major and A♭ major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- E♭×9
- B♭7×8
- A♭×6
- G7×4
- Cm×4
- Fm7×4
Key centres reached by ii–V
E♭ major and A♭ major
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| I've Got You Under My Skin 23% | E♭ major |
| Just You, Just Me 21% | C major |
| Palo Alto 21% | F major |
| I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So 20% | G major |
| Lullaby Of Birdland 20% | A♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Second Star To The Right in?
The Second Star To The Right is usually played in E♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is F major, for E♭ instruments C major.
Who wrote The Second Star To The Right?
The Second Star To The Right was written by Sammy Fain.
What is the form of The Second Star To The Right?
The Second Star To The Right has 4 sections (AABC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is The Second Star To The Right played?
The usual groove is Slow swing.
What are the chord changes to The Second Star To The Right?
The opening bars are Eb | G7 | Cm | Gm. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.