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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" by Cy Coleman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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 “Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before”
- What key is "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" by Cy Coleman played in?
- Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" 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 "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" was originally performed by Cy Coleman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Bb, Bb7, C7, C9, Cm, Cm7, D7, Dm, +16 more.
- What other songs by Cy Coleman can I play here?
- Try "HERE'S TO US", "BIG SPENDER", "Big Spender". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" by Cy Coleman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.