Don't Get Around Much Anymore

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

Missed the Sat ur day dance.

Heard they crowd ed the floor.

Could n’t bear it with (D7)out you.

Don’t get a round much an y (C)more.

Thought I’d vis it the club.

Got as far as the door.

They’d have ask’d me a (D7)bout you,

don’t get a round much an y (C)more.

(F6)Dar

ling, I (Bb9)guess

my (C)mind’s

more at ease,

but (F6)nev

er the (F#dim)less,

why stir up (Ebdim)mem o (G7)ries?

Been in vit ed on (C)dates.

Might have gone but what for?

Aw f’lly dif f’rent with (D7)out you,

don’t get a round much an y (C)more.

Missed the Sat ur day dance.

Heard they crowd ed the floor.

Could n’t bear it with (D7)out you.

Don’t get a round much an y (C)more.

Thought I’d vis it the club.

Got as far as the door.

They’d have ask’d me a (D7)bout you,

don’t get a round much an y (C)more.

(F6)Dar

ling, I (Bb9)guess

my (C)mind’s more at ease,

but (F6)nev er the (F#dim)less,

why stir up (Ebdim)mem o (G7)ries?

Been in vit ed on (C)dates.

Might have gone but what for?

Aw f’lly dif f’rent with (D7)out you,

don’t get a round much an y (C)more.

Missed the Sat ur day (C)more.

Don't Get Around Much Anymore — Simple Sheet Music

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"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't Get Around Much Anymore”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" by Duke Ellington played in?
Don't Get Around Much Anymore is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"?
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't Get Around Much Anymore". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.