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Dr. Feelgood

· by Aretha Franklin

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Lyrics

I don’t want no bod y

al ways

sit ting a round

me and my man.

I don’t want no bod y

al ways

(Am7)sit ting right there

look ing at (E)me and my man.

Be it my moth er, my broth er or my (C7)sis ter.

Would you be lieve I get up, put on some clothes,

(C#dim7)go out and (G7)help them find (Bbdim7)some bod y for their (Am7)selves if I can, yes I will.

Now, I don’t mind com pa ny,

be cause com pa ny’s al (G7)right with me ev er y once in a while,

yes it is.

I tell you, I don’t mind com pa ny,

be cause com pa ny’s al (G7)right with me ev er y once in a while.

Yeah.

Oh,

when me and (C7)that man get to lov ing,

I tell you, girls, I dig you, but I just don’t have (C7)time

to sit and chit and sit and (D7)chit chat and smile.

(CN.C.)Don’t send me no doc tor,

(CN.C.)fill ing me up with all of those pills.

(CN.C.)I got me a man named Doc tor Feel good.

(CN.C.)Oh,

yeah!

That man takes care of all of my (C7)pains and my ills.

His name is

Doc tor Feel

good in the morn ing.

And tak ing care of busi ness

is real ly this man’s game.

And af ter one vis it to Doc tor Feel good,

you’d

un der stand (D7)why Feel good is his name.

Oh,

yeah,

ooh!

Good God al might y, the man sure makes me feel real (CN.C.)good.

Dr. Feelgood by Aretha Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dr. Feelgood” by Aretha Franklin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 71 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Dr. Feelgood" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Dr. Feelgood"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Dr. Feelgood" use?: Just 13 chords: A7, Ab9, Am7, Bbdim7, C, C#dim7, C7, C9, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Aretha Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.