Jazz

Misty Chords

Erroll Garner Intermediate Key of C 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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

Erroll Garner’s dreamy jazz standard made famous by Johnny Mathis. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree

Cmaj7

And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud

Dm G

I can’t understand

Em A7

I get misty just holding your hand

Verse 2

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play

Cmaj7

Or it might be the sound of your hello

Dm G

That music I hear

Em Dm G

I get misty the moment you’re near

Bridge

Ebmaj7 Ab7

You can say that you’re leading me on

Cmaj7 Am

But it’s just what I want you to do

Dm Em

Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost?

A7 Dm G

That’s why I’m following you

Verse 3

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone

Cmaj7

Never knowing my right foot from my left

Dm G

My hat from my glove

Em Dm G

I’m too misty and too much in love

Cmaj7 Dm GC

Too misty and too much in love

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.

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

Erroll Garner’s dreamy jazz standard made famous by Johnny Mathis. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree

Cmaj7

And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud

Dm G

I can’t understand

Em A7

I get misty just holding your hand

Verse 2

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play

Cmaj7

Or it might be the sound of your hello

Dm G

That music I hear

Em Dm G

I get misty the moment you’re near

Bridge

Ebmaj7 Ab7

You can say that you’re leading me on

Cmaj7 Am

But it’s just what I want you to do

Dm Em

Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost?

A7 Dm G

That’s why I’m following you

Verse 3

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone

Cmaj7

Never knowing my right foot from my left

Dm G

My hat from my glove

Em Dm G

I’m too misty and too much in love

Cmaj7 Dm GC

Too misty and too much in love

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.

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

Erroll Garner’s dreamy jazz standard made famous by Johnny Mathis. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree

Cmaj7

And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud

Dm G

I can’t understand

Em A7

I get misty just holding your hand

Verse 2

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play

Cmaj7

Or it might be the sound of your hello

Dm G

That music I hear

Em Dm G

I get misty the moment you’re near

Bridge

Ebmaj7 Ab7

You can say that you’re leading me on

Cmaj7 Am

But it’s just what I want you to do

Dm Em

Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost?

A7 Dm G

That’s why I’m following you

Verse 3

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone

Cmaj7

Never knowing my right foot from my left

Dm G

My hat from my glove

Em Dm G

I’m too misty and too much in love

Cmaj7 Dm GC

Too misty and too much in love

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.

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

Erroll Garner’s dreamy jazz standard made famous by Johnny Mathis. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree

Cmaj7

And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud

Dm G

I can’t understand

Em A7

I get misty just holding your hand

Verse 2

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play

Cmaj7

Or it might be the sound of your hello

Dm G

That music I hear

Em Dm G

I get misty the moment you’re near

Bridge

Ebmaj7 Ab7

You can say that you’re leading me on

Cmaj7 Am

But it’s just what I want you to do

Dm Em

Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost?

A7 Dm G

That’s why I’m following you

Verse 3

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone

Cmaj7

Never knowing my right foot from my left

Dm G

My hat from my glove

Em Dm G

I’m too misty and too much in love

Cmaj7 Dm GC

Too misty and too much in love

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.

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

Erroll Garner’s dreamy jazz standard made famous by Johnny Mathis. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree

Cmaj7

And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud

Dm G

I can’t understand

Em A7

I get misty just holding your hand

Verse 2

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play

Cmaj7

Or it might be the sound of your hello

Dm G

That music I hear

Em Dm G

I get misty the moment you’re near

Bridge

Ebmaj7 Ab7

You can say that you’re leading me on

Cmaj7 Am

But it’s just what I want you to do

Dm Em

Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost?

A7 Dm G

That’s why I’m following you

Verse 3

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone

Cmaj7

Never knowing my right foot from my left

Dm G

My hat from my glove

Em Dm G

I’m too misty and too much in love

Cmaj7 Dm GC

Too misty and too much in love

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.

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)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with a slow, romantic feel. Let the seventh chords ring and sustain. This is about mood and atmosphere.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree

Cmaj7

And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud

Dm G

I can’t understand

Em A7

I get misty just holding your hand

Verse 2

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play

Cmaj7

Or it might be the sound of your hello

Dm G

That music I hear

Em Dm G

I get misty the moment you’re near

Bridge

Ebmaj7 Ab7

You can say that you’re leading me on

Cmaj7 Am

But it’s just what I want you to do

Dm Em

Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost?

A7 Dm G

That’s why I’m following you

Verse 3

Cmaj7 Am Dm G

On my own, would I wander through this wonderland alone

Cmaj7

Never knowing my right foot from my left

Dm G

My hat from my glove

Em Dm G

I’m too misty and too much in love

Cmaj7 Dm GC

Too misty and too much in love

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.