I Got Rhythm
G. & I. Gershwin · 1930 · entered PD Jan 2026
Rhythm changes: the A section is the turnaround as a way of life, and the bridge is a pure four-station dominant backcycle.
KeyCDbDEbEFF#GAbABbB♩ 160+ swing
A section
CI got Amrhythm, DmI got G7music,
CI got Ammy man — Dmwho could G7ask for
CanyAmthing Dmmore? G7
A2
CI got Amdaisies Dmin green G7pastures,
CI got Ammy man — Dmwho could G7ask for
FanyF#°7thing Cmore?
Bridge (the backcycle)
E7Old man trouble — A7I don't mind him;
D7you won't find him G7'round my door
Last A
CI got Amstarlight, DmI got G7sweet dreams,
CI got Ammy man — Dmwho could G7ask for
FanyF#°7thing Cmore, A7 Dmwho could G7ask for
Canything Fmore? C
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