Cookie Jar

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Gym Class Heroes feat. The-Dream verified

Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Dm]Gym Class Heroes
[F]Radiokilla, killa
[Bb]Hahaha, you know [C]what it is
[Dm]Gym Class [F]Heroes, The-Dream
[Bb]It's hard to look innocent when I [C]got cookie crumbs all over my face, yeah
[Bb]I like girls, [C]they like me
[Dm]They look so good [F]in their Seven jeans
[Bb]Thought you could be [C]the one, and my only
[Dm]I wanna [F]be faithful
[Bb]But I can't keep my [C]hands out the cookie jar
[Dm]My hands, my hands, [F]my ha-uh, my hands
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[C]You see, I got this problem, [Dm]I need help tryna solve it
[F]'Cause meeting after meeting [Bb]and I'm still a cookie-holic
[C]You can hide 'em, I'ma find [Dm]'em on the counter, in the closet
[F]And I'll say I ain't do [Bb]it with my face covered in chocolate
[C]My girl be setting booby traps [Dm]to catch me eatin' Scooby Snacks
[F]I left crumbs in the bed once, but [Bb]I told her I was through with that
[C]She still don't [Dm]be believin' me
[F]And I guess that [Bb]I'm cool with that
[C]But I got a sweet [Dm]tooth, that'll never come loose
[F]And the truth [Bb]of the matter is
[Bb]I like girls, [C]they like me
[Dm]They look so good [F]in their Seven jeans
[Bb]Thought you could be [C]the one, and my only
[Dm]I wanna [F]be faithful
[Bb]But I can't keep my [C]hands out the cookie jar
[Dm]My hands, my hands, [F]my ha-uh, my hands
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[Bb]I got a thing [C]for Milano, Biscotti Italianos
[Dm]And I never turn down [F]some Oreos, if you got those
[Bb]Butter pecan Puerto Rican [C]or them Oatmeal Raisin Asians
[Dm]Hazelnut Brazilians, [F]Macadamia Caucasians
[Bb]Double stuffed [C]or thin mint
[Dm]It don't matter, [F]you gettin' it
[Bb]'Cause I got a sweet [C]tooth that'll never come loose
[Dm]And the fact [F]of the matter is
[Bb]I like girls, [C]they like me
[Dm]They look so good [F]in their Seven jeans
[Bb]Thought you could be [C]the one, and my only
[Dm]I wanna [F]be faithful
[Bb]But I can't keep my [C]hands out the cookie jar
[Dm]My hands, my hands, [F]my ha-uh, my hands
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[F]I'm a monster [Bb]for these cookies
[C]I'm a beast [Dm]for their treats
[F]An animal [Bb]for their crackers
[C]Head to feet, [Dm]they so damn sweet
[F]Can't keep my hands, [Bb]my hands, my ha-uh, my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[F]And there you [Bb]have it, hahaha
[C]I tried [Dm]my best
[F]I went [Bb]to Cookie Anonymous
[C]I guess [Dm]I'm a failure
[F]I can't seem to keep my [Bb]damn hands out the cookie jar, but
[C]It is [Dm]what it is
[F](Freak)

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Dance

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes is played in the key of Dm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti C (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes: sounding in Dm (Capo Fret 5, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Dm (Capo on Fret 5 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – III – Bb – VII

Song chords:

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Dm F Bb C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family DM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of DM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (F, Bb)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – III – Bb – VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cookie Jar (Gym Class Heroes)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cookie Jar, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cookie Jar?

The original recording key for Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes is DM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[Dm]Gym Class Heroes
[F]Radiokilla, killa
[Bb]Hahaha, you know [C]what it is
[Dm]Gym Class [F]Heroes, The-Dream
[Bb]It's hard to look innocent when I [C]got cookie crumbs all over my face, yeah
[Bb]I like girls, [C]they like me
[Dm]They look so good [F]in their Seven jeans
[Bb]Thought you could be [C]the one, and my only
[Dm]I wanna [F]be faithful
[Bb]But I can't keep my [C]hands out the cookie jar
[Dm]My hands, my hands, [F]my ha-uh, my hands
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[C]You see, I got this problem, [Dm]I need help tryna solve it
[F]'Cause meeting after meeting [Bb]and I'm still a cookie-holic
[C]You can hide 'em, I'ma find [Dm]'em on the counter, in the closet
[F]And I'll say I ain't do [Bb]it with my face covered in chocolate
[C]My girl be setting booby traps [Dm]to catch me eatin' Scooby Snacks
[F]I left crumbs in the bed once, but [Bb]I told her I was through with that
[C]She still don't [Dm]be believin' me
[F]And I guess that [Bb]I'm cool with that
[C]But I got a sweet [Dm]tooth, that'll never come loose
[F]And the truth [Bb]of the matter is
[Bb]I like girls, [C]they like me
[Dm]They look so good [F]in their Seven jeans
[Bb]Thought you could be [C]the one, and my only
[Dm]I wanna [F]be faithful
[Bb]But I can't keep my [C]hands out the cookie jar
[Dm]My hands, my hands, [F]my ha-uh, my hands
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[Bb]I got a thing [C]for Milano, Biscotti Italianos
[Dm]And I never turn down [F]some Oreos, if you got those
[Bb]Butter pecan Puerto Rican [C]or them Oatmeal Raisin Asians
[Dm]Hazelnut Brazilians, [F]Macadamia Caucasians
[Bb]Double stuffed [C]or thin mint
[Dm]It don't matter, [F]you gettin' it
[Bb]'Cause I got a sweet [C]tooth that'll never come loose
[Dm]And the fact [F]of the matter is
[Bb]I like girls, [C]they like me
[Dm]They look so good [F]in their Seven jeans
[Bb]Thought you could be [C]the one, and my only
[Dm]I wanna [F]be faithful
[Bb]But I can't keep my [C]hands out the cookie jar
[Dm]My hands, my hands, [F]my ha-uh, my hands
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[F]Can't keep my [Bb]hands, my hands, my-uh-my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[F]I'm a monster [Bb]for these cookies
[C]I'm a beast [Dm]for their treats
[F]An animal [Bb]for their crackers
[C]Head to feet, [Dm]they so damn sweet
[F]Can't keep my hands, [Bb]my hands, my ha-uh, my
[C]Can't keep my hands, my hands, [Dm]my hands out the cookie jar
[F]And there you [Bb]have it, hahaha
[C]I tried [Dm]my best
[F]I went [Bb]to Cookie Anonymous
[C]I guess [Dm]I'm a failure
[F]I can't seem to keep my [Bb]damn hands out the cookie jar, but
[C]It is [Dm]what it is
[F](Freak)