Jazz · 1945 · advanced

Autumn Leaves

by Joseph Kosma
Key of Gm advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

ii7V7Imaj7IVmaj7
Am7D7Gmaj7Cmaj7
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BPM 100
Key
Gm
Chords
4
Genre
Jazz
Year
1945

Autumn Leaves Chord Progression Breakdown

Autumn Leaves (1945) is a advanced jazz song that uses the progression ii7 – V7 – Imaj7 – IVmaj7 (Am7, D7, Gmaj7, Cmaj7 in Gm).

Analysis

  • ii7 (Am7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • V7 (D7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • Imaj7 (Gmaj7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • IVmaj7 (Cmaj7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

jazz1940sstandard

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What is the chord progression for Autumn Leaves?

Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma uses the chords Am7, D7, Gmaj7, Cmaj7 in the key of Gm.

The Roman numeral analysis is ii7 – V7 – Imaj7 – IVmaj7.

What key is Autumn Leaves in?

Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma is in the key of Gm.

The primary chords are Am7, D7, Gmaj7.

Is Autumn Leaves beginner-friendly?

Autumn Leaves is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Autumn Leaves?

Autumn Leaves is a jazz song from 1945.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Autumn Leaves 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.