The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground
The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground runs at 104 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of Eb major. Released in 1990.
✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →
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This song sits at 104 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is The Humpty Dance in?
The Humpty Dance is in Eb major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is The Humpty Dance?
The Humpty Dance runs at 104 BPM (beats per minute).
What tuning is The Humpty Dance in?
This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.