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(C)Doc tor’s or ders say there’s on ly one thing for me.
(Fmaj7)Noth ing he can I do, ’cause (G7)on ly you can cure me.
(C)Says in my con di tion love’s the best phy si cian.
it.
(Fmaj7)He’s pre scribed a po tion (G7)full of warm e mo tion.
(Am)Ev ’ry day
a lov ing spoon ful to be tak en.
It’s the (C)on (G)ly (Am)way
to stop this emp ty heart of mine from break ing.
(C)Won’t get bet ter till you’re back a gain he told me.
(Fmaj7)Doc tor’s or ders; I need your (G7)lov ing arms to hold me.
(C)Dar ling, now I know there ain’t no doubt a bout cian.
it.
(Fmaj7)I’m so hooked on your love, (G7)I can’t live with out it.
(Am)You’re a way,
but please don’t treat me like a stran ger.
Doc tor’s (C)or (G)ders (Am)say
one kiss from you and I am out of dan ger.
(Hey, hey, hey, hey.)
(D)Doc tor’s or ders say there’s on ly one thing for me.
(Gmaj7)Noth ing he can do ’cause (A7)on ly you can cure me.
(D)Says in my con di tion love’s the best phy si cian.
(Gmaj7)He’s pre scribed a po tion (A7)full of warm e mo tion.
(D)Doc tor’s or ders say there’s on ly one thing for me.
(Gmaj7)Noth ing he can do ’cause (A7)on ly you can cure me.
(D)Says in my con di tion love’s the best phy si cian.
(Gmaj7)He’s pre scribed a po tion (A7)full of warm e mo tion.
Doctor's Orders — Simple Sheet Music
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"Doctor's Orders" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Doctor's Orders”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Doctor's Orders"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Doctor's Orders" by Carol Douglas played in?
- Doctor's Orders is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Doctor's Orders"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Doctor's Orders" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Doctor's Orders"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Doctor's Orders"?
- "Doctor's Orders" was originally performed by Carol Douglas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Doctor's Orders"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Am, Asus4, C, D, Dm, Dm7, Fmaj7, +4 more.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Doctor's Orders". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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