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MISTY
Ella Fitzgerald
Composers: Errol Garner
Typically, this song is in the Key of Eb,
but use these common chords with a Capo for any appropriate key.
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Gm9 = 3-5-3-3-3-5
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[Verse 1]
Look at Dmaj7me,
I'm as Am7helpless as a D7kitten up a Gmaj7tree;
And I feel like I'm Gm9clingin' to a Gm7cloud,
I Dmaj7can' t  under-Bm7stand
I get Em7misty,A7  
Just holding your Dmaj7hand.B7  Em7  A7  
[Verse 2]
Walk my Dmaj7way,
And a Am7thousand vio-D7lins begin to Gmaj7play,
Or it might be the Gm9sound of your hel-Gm7lo,
That Dmaj7music, I Bm7hear,
I get Em7misty,    A7the moment you're Dnear.D7  
[Bridge]
Can't you see that, Am7leading me on?D7  
And it's just what I Gmaj7want you to do,G6  
Don't you notice how, Abm7hopelessly I'm lost
      C#7That's why I'm following F#m7you.
B7   Em7   A7
[Verse 3]
On my Dmaj7own,    when I Am7wander through
this D7wonderland a-Gmaj7lone,
Never knowing my Gm9right foot from my Gm7left,
My Dmaj7hat,   from my Bm7glove,
I'm too Em7misty,    A7and too much in Dmaj7love.
         D7Too Em7misty,A7  
And too much in Dmaj7love.....

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The story behind the song

"Misty" is performed by Ella Fitzgerald, an iconic American jazz vocalist known for her pure tone, impeccable diction, and horn-like improvisational ability, especially in her scat singing. Often called the "First Lady of Song," she brought a unique artistry to her interpretations. This song showcases her remarkable talent for breathing life into a melody, making each note feel deeply expressive. To play "Misty" is to channel the elegance and emotional depth that defined Fitzgerald's legendary career.

AI-written from these sources:Ella Fitzgerald — Wikipedia ↗

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Misty

by Ella Fitzgerald

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

Am7

Gmaj7

Gm9

Gm7

Bm7

Em7

Abm7

C#7

F#m7

MISTY

Ella Fitzgerald

Composers: Errol Garner

Typically, this song is in the Key of Eb,

but use these common chords with a Capo for any appropriate key.

===========================

Gm9 = 3-5-3-3-3-5

===========================

[Verse 1]

Dmaj7

Look at me,

Am7 D7 Gmaj7

I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree;

Gm9 Gm7

And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud,

Dmaj7 Bm7

I can' t under-stand

Em7 A7

I get misty,

Dmaj7 B7 Em7 A7

Just holding your hand.

[Verse 2]

Dmaj7

Walk my way,

Am7 D7 Gmaj7

And a thousand vio-lins begin to play,

Gm9 Gm7

Or it might be the sound of your hel-lo,

Dmaj7 Bm7

That music, I hear,

Em7 A7 D D7

I get misty, the moment you're near.

[Bridge]

Am7 D7

Can't you see that, leading me on?

Gmaj7 G6

And it's just what I want you to do,

Abm7

Don't you notice how, hopelessly I'm lost

C#7 F#m7

That's why I'm following you.

B7 Em7 A7

[Verse 3]

Dmaj7 Am7

On my own, when I wander through

D7 Gmaj7

this wonderland a-lone,

Gm9 Gm7

Never knowing my right foot from my left,

Dmaj7 Bm7

My hat, from my glove,

Em7 A7 Dmaj7

I'm too misty, and too much in love.

D7 Em7 A7

Too misty,

Dmaj7

And too much in love.....

About Misty Chords by Ella Fitzgerald

Learn how to play Misty by Ella Fitzgerald with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Misty chords”, “Misty guitar chords”, or “Ella Fitzgerald Misty chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Misty chords and for experienced players who want accurate Misty lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Dmaj7, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, Gm9.

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The chords for "Misty" show the original chord names (including Eb, Dmaj7, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, Gm9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.