Other arrangements of Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" by Cy Coleman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Ask The Lady What The Lady Did Before" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.
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