Cmaj7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Cmaj7 · Dm7 · G7 · Am7 · Fmaj7
Misty Chords – Guitar
Cmaj7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cmaj7 · Dm7 · G7 · Am7 · Fmaj7
Misty Chords – Ukulele
Cmaj7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cmaj7 · Dm7 · G7 · Am7 · Fmaj7
Misty Chords – Piano
Cmaj7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cmaj7 · Dm7 · G7 · Am7 · Fmaj7
Misty Chords – Banjo
Cmaj7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cmaj7 · Dm7 · G7 · Am7 · Fmaj7
Misty Chords – Mandolin
Cmaj7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cmaj7 · Dm7 · G7 · Am7 · Fmaj7
Misty Chords – Harmonica
Erroll Garner’s dreamy jazz standard made famous by Johnny Mathis. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Cmaj7 – Am – Dm – G
Cmaj7
Dm – G
Em – A7
Verse 2
Cmaj7 – Am – Dm – G
Cmaj7
Dm – G
Em – Dm – G
Bridge
Ebmaj7 – Ab7
Cmaj7 – Am
Dm – Em
A7 – Dm – G
Verse 3
Cmaj7 – Am – Dm – G
Cmaj7
Dm – G
Em – Dm – G
Cmaj7 – Dm – G – C
Practice tip: The Cmaj7-Am-Dm-G sequence is a classic jazz turnaround. If the Ebmaj7 in the bridge is tricky, use a simplified Eb barre on the 6th fret or skip it and play Cm instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Misty"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Dm7, G7, Am7 and Fmaj7.
Is "Misty" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Misty" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Misty"?
It was written by Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke, and released in 1954.