Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth

Key: G · 152 BPM · 3/4

Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth is written in G major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — C-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in G major: C-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGC-G
Capo 3EA-E
Capo 5DG-D
Capo 7CF-C

Chord chart

  • 0:16 C
  • 0:31 G7
  • 0:32 C
  • 0:37 G7
  • 0:42 C
  • 0:46 G7
  • 0:48 C
  • 0:53 G7
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:59 G7
  • 1:01 C
  • 1:03 G7
  • 1:04 C
  • 1:09 G7
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:22 G7
  • 1:27 C
  • 1:28 G7
  • 1:33 C
  • 1:35 G7
  • 1:39 C
  • 1:41 G7
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:44 G7
  • 1:46 C
  • 1:47 G7
  • 1:49 C
  • 1:51 G7
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:54 G7
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:58 D7
  • 2:00 G7
  • 2:02 C
  • 2:04 D7
  • 2:06 G7
  • 2:08 C
  • 2:13 G7
  • 2:15 C
  • 2:16 G7
  • 2:18 C
  • 2:19 G7
  • 2:21 C
  • 2:23 G7
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:26 G7
  • 2:27 C
  • 2:29 G7
  • 2:31 C
  • 2:32 G7
  • 2:34 C
  • 2:36 G7
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:58 G
  • 2:59 C
  • 3:07 G
  • 3:09 C
  • 3:11 G
  • 3:12 C
  • 3:14 G
  • 3:15 C
  • 3:17 G
  • 3:19 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Pass the Dutchie in?

Pass the Dutchie is in G major.

What chords does Pass the Dutchie use?

The core of Pass the Dutchie cycles through C, G (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Pass the Dutchie?

Pass the Dutchie runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Pass the Dutchie use?

Pass the Dutchie doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: C-G.

What capo should I use for Pass the Dutchie?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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