Standards
The Thrill Is Gone chords & key
“The Thrill Is Gone” is a jazz standard by Ray Henderson. It is usually played in C minor as a ballad, and the 36-bar AAB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains no major ii–V–I cadences and 7 minor ii–V–i, uses 18 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 4 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C minor
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm7×8
- Dm7♭5×8
- G7♭9×8
- Fm7×3
- Am7♭5×3
- G7♭13×2
Recorded on these albums
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Bohemia After Dark 21% | G minor |
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Thrill Is Gone in?
The Thrill Is Gone is usually played in C minor. For B♭ instruments that is D minor, for E♭ instruments A minor.
Who wrote The Thrill Is Gone?
The Thrill Is Gone was written by Ray Henderson.
What is the form of The Thrill Is Gone?
The Thrill Is Gone has 3 sections (AAB) with 36 bars in total.
How fast is The Thrill Is Gone played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to The Thrill Is Gone?
The opening bars are Cm7 | G7b13 | Cm7 | F7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.