The Girl from Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim is played in the key of F at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1960s. It uses 2 chords — Fmaj7 G7 — arranged in the Imaj7-II7 progression.
About the Imaj7-II7 progression
This song is built on the Imaj7-II7 progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.
Playing in the key of F
F major is a stretch for beginners. The F chord itself needs a barre or partial shape, and Bb (the IV chord) is a full barre. Many players capo the 3rd fret and use D-major shapes to make this key easier.
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Learn to play The Girl from Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim on guitar. It sits in the key of F and uses the Imaj7-II7 progression with the chords Fmaj7 G7.