Standards
Butch And Butch chords & key
- Key
- G major
- Form
- AA
- Bars
- 24
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Butch And Butch” is a jazz standard by Oliver Nelson. Most bands play it in G major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 24 bars in AA form. Harmonically it contains 2 major ii–V–I cadences and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 21 different chords and moves between the key centres C major, A minor and B minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — G major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Bm7×6
- D7sus×6
- Am7×4
- G6×4
- Cm7×3
- E7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
C major, A minor and B minor
Frequently asked questions
What key is Butch And Butch in?
Butch And Butch is usually played in G major. For B♭ instruments that is A major, for E♭ instruments E major.
Who wrote Butch And Butch?
Butch And Butch was written by Oliver Nelson.
What is the form of Butch And Butch?
Butch And Butch has 2 sections (AA) with 24 bars in total.
How fast is Butch And Butch played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to Butch And Butch?
The opening bars are C#m7b5 Cm7 | Bm7 E7 | Am7 | Am7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.