Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters
Key: G · 123 BPM · 4/4
Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: G-D-G-C. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-D-C |
| Capo 3 | E | E-B-A |
| Capo 5 | D | D-A-G |
| Capo 7 | C | C-G-F |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:13 D7
- 0:20 G
- 0:24 C
- 0:27 G
- 0:33 D
- 0:35 G
- 0:39 Em
- 0:43 D
- 0:47 Em
- 0:51 D
- 0:55 Em
- 0:58 G
- 1:02 D
- 1:10 G
- 1:14 C
- 1:18 G
- 1:24 D
- 1:26 G
- 1:30 Em
- 1:34 D
- 1:37 Em
- 1:41 D
- 1:45 Em
- 1:49 G
- 1:53 D
- 2:01 G
- 2:05 C
- 2:08 G
- 2:14 D
- 2:16 G
- 2:20 Em
- 2:24 D
- 2:28 Em
- 2:32 D
- 2:35 Em
Frequently asked questions
What key is Under the Boardwalk in?
Under the Boardwalk is in G major.
What chords does Under the Boardwalk use?
The core of Under the Boardwalk cycles through G, D, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Under the Boardwalk?
Under the Boardwalk runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Under the Boardwalk use?
Under the Boardwalk follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Under the Boardwalk?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.