Key Change

Use this to shame your tone deaf mates when they start singing off key.

"THat's the way its gonna BeeEEeeE LiTtLE dARLIn"
"Ooh... key change!"

A key change is when you change the key of a song (often at the last chorus of the song).

E.g. F# major to G# major is a key change.

So what's your favorite part of the song, Jim?
Oh, I love the key change at the last chorus. It gives you those chills.

by barkingmerc February 15, 2018

An emotional crescendo in a situation. The point at which everything seems to kick off.

Angry Guy: Whadaya mean you've been seeing someone else!
Casual Observer Guy: Oh shit, here comes the Key Change.

by Jackelrayn June 27, 2006

Barry Manilow Key Change

Multiple key changes in any sappy song used for dramatics and to manipulate emotions - an art especially exploited by Barry Manilow.

My choir director shouted out to us while we were singing, "Get ready for the Barry Manilow key change!"

by waterspout April 21, 2011