Jazz · 1942 · intermediate

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

by Duke Ellington
Key of C intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVI7II7V7
CA7D7G7
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Jazz
Year
1942

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Chord Progression Breakdown

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (1942) is a intermediate jazz song that uses the progression I – VI7 – II7 – V7 (C, A7, D7, G7 in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VI7 (A7) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • II7 (D7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • V7 (G7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

jazz1940sswing

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Don’t Get Around Much Anymore by Duke Ellington — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Don’t Get Around Much Anymore?

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore by Duke Ellington uses the chords C, A7, D7, G7 in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – VI7 – II7 – V7.

What key is Don’t Get Around Much Anymore in?

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore by Duke Ellington is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, A7, D7.

Is Don’t Get Around Much Anymore beginner-friendly?

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Don’t Get Around Much Anymore?

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore is a jazz song from 1942.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Don’t Get Around Much Anymore to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.