Standards
This I Dig Of You chords & key
- Key
- B♭ major
- Form
- ABAC
- Bars
- 32
- Groove
- Medium-up swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“This I Dig Of You” is a jazz standard by Hank Mobley. Most bands play it in B♭ major, medium-up swing; the tune runs 32 bars in ABAC form. Harmonically it contains 4 major ii–V–I cadences and 3 minor ii–V–i, uses 15 different chords and moves between the key centres E♭ major, D minor, B♭ major and C minor.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Cm7/F×6
- B♭maj7/F×4
- Dm7/F×4
- Fm7×2
- B♭7×2
- E♭maj7×2
Key centres reached by ii–V
E♭ major, D minor, B♭ major and C minor
Characteristics
- ABAC song form
Standards with similar changes
Similarity of the chord progression, independent of key.
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| I See Your Face Before Me 31% | E♭ major |
| Stablemates 31% | D♭ major |
| They Say It's Wonderful 28% | F major |
| Line For Lyons 27% | G major |
| Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe 26% | F major |
| The Sweetest Sounds 26% | F major |
| On The Trail 24% | F major |
| Who Can I Turn To 24% | E♭ major |
Frequently asked questions
What key is This I Dig Of You in?
This I Dig Of You is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote This I Dig Of You?
This I Dig Of You was written by Hank Mobley.
What is the form of This I Dig Of You?
This I Dig Of You has 4 sections (ABAC) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is This I Dig Of You played?
The usual groove is Medium-up swing.
What are the chord changes to This I Dig Of You?
The opening bars are Bbmaj7/F | Cm7/F | Dm7/F | Cm7/F. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.