Mony Mony by Tommy James
Mony Mony by Tommy James runs at 131 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of A major. It is built on 5 chords — A, E, D, G, C. Released in 1968.
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What to watch for
Only 5 chord shapes here — get each one clean on its own before worrying about switching between them at tempo.
Practice at the right tempo
This song sits at 131 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Play it on a live fretboard
Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Mony Mony in?
Mony Mony is in A major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is Mony Mony?
Mony Mony runs at 131 BPM (or 66 half-time).
What chords does Mony Mony use?
Mony Mony is built on 5 chords: A, E, D, G, C.
What tuning is Mony Mony in?
This recording sits about 23 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=445.9Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.