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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" is in Eb.
- 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.
- 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.
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