I’m no la dy, but now and then
I’ve got some thin’ that makes you yen.
I’m no la dy from way back when,
but (Eb)pinch those (Edim)pan a (Bb)tel las, (Gdim)fel (G7)las, (Cm7)while I (F7)preach a gain.
Don’t ask a la dy what (F#9)the (G7)la dy did be fore.
Ask what the (F7)la dy’s do in’ now.
Don’t poke a round in side (F#9)the (G9)la dy’s bu reau drawer.
What’s here to thrill ya
ain’t mem ’ra bi lia.
Why drag the laun dry out when you’re a bout to score?
My hen na lasts a month and not a mo ment more.
Don’t ask a la dy what (F#7)the (G9)la dy did be fore.
Ask what the (F7)la dy’s do in’ speak up and (G7)you’re a shoo in’ ask what the (F7)la dy’s do in’ now.
Don’t did dle with (Gm)chit chat
don’t fid dle with small talk.
What good is the fan cy foot work if it’s (C9)all talk?
The trou ble with (Cm7)guys is (F#9)once the (F7)ice is (E)thawed
they wan na know (Dm7)if the (G7)la dy’s been a (Cm7)broad!
ask what the la dy’s (Cm7)do
(F)in’
(Now) don’t ask how (Bb)well she’s do in’ what oth er (Bb)swell she’s do in’ ask what the (F7)hell she’s do in’ now.
Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before by Cy Coleman
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before”
- What key is "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" in?
- "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" by Cy Coleman is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" 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 "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- This arrangement of "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" uses 24 chords: Bb, Bb7, C7, C9, Cm, Cm7, D7, Dm, +16 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Cy Coleman can I play here?
- Try "HERE'S TO US", "BIG SPENDER", "Big Spender". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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