Standards
Humpty Dumpty chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AB
- Bars
- 18
- Groove
- Up-tempo swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Humpty Dumpty” is a jazz standard by Chick Corea. Most bands play it in C major, up-tempo swing; the tune runs 18 bars in AB form.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
A
B
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
0Major ii–V–I
0Minor ii–V–i
0ii–V moves
0Tritone substitutions
0Dominant chains
12Different chords
Most used chords
- B♭m7×4
- A♭m7×3
- G♭maj7×2
- E♭maj7×1
- Dmaj7×1
- Fmaj7×1
Frequently asked questions
What key is Humpty Dumpty in?
Humpty Dumpty is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty Dumpty was written by Chick Corea.
What is the form of Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty Dumpty has 2 sections (AB) with 18 bars in total.
How fast is Humpty Dumpty played?
The usual groove is Up-tempo swing.
What are the chord changes to Humpty Dumpty?
The opening bars are Ebmaj7 | Dmaj7 | Gbmaj7 | Fmaj7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.