Do mi (G)ni que, ni que, nique, o ver the (C)land he plods a long, and (G)sings a lit tle (D7)song;
nev er (G)ask ing for re ward, he just (C)talks a bout the Lord, he just (G)talks a (D7)bout the (G)Lord.
At a (C)time when John ny (G)Lack land o ver (D7)Eng land was the (G)King, Do mi (A7)nique was in the back land fight ing sin like an y (D)thing.
Do mi (G)Lord.
Dominique by The Singing Nun
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗This arrangement is a great way to build your Alberti bass confidence — your left hand will roll through broken-chord patterns on G, C, D, and D7 shapes, and at 168 BPM that left hand needs to feel almost automatic before you add the melody.
Start hands-separate and slow it down to around 100 BPM, focusing on keeping your left-hand fingers close to the keys so you're not bouncing.
The right hand carries a cheerful, singable melody that sits comfortably in G major, so fingering is straightforward.
Watch the A7 chord when it appears — it introduces a C♯ that your left hand won't expect, and the move from A7 into D is the spot most students fumble the first few times, so loop that transition until it's smooth.
Once both hands feel easy alone, combine them in short four-bar phrases before playing end to end.
This is the piece that'll lock in your Alberti pattern so it feels like second nature going forward.
About “Dominique”
- What key is "Dominique" in?
- "Dominique" by The Singing Nun is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Dominique" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Dominique" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Dominique"?
- This arrangement of "Dominique" uses 5 chords: A7, C, D, D7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Dominique" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.