Does "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before — Piano Lead Sheet

"Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: Eb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Cy Coleman

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How to Play "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.