Dr. Feelgood

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

I don’t want no bod y

al ways

sit ting a round

me and my man.

I don’t want no bod y

al ways

(Am7)sit ting right there

look ing at (E)me and my man.

Be it my moth er, my broth er or my (C7)sis ter.

Would you be lieve I get up, put on some clothes,

(C#dim7)go out and (G7)help them find (Bbdim7)some bod y for their (Am7)selves if I can, yes I will.

Now, I don’t mind com pa ny,

be cause com pa ny’s al (G7)right with me ev er y once in a while,

yes it is.

I tell you, I don’t mind com pa ny,

be cause com pa ny’s al (G7)right with me ev er y once in a while.

Yeah.

Oh,

when me and (C7)that man get to lov ing,

I tell you, girls, I dig you, but I just don’t have (C7)time

to sit and chit and sit and (D7)chit chat and smile.

(CN.C.)Don’t send me no doc tor,

(CN.C.)fill ing me up with all of those pills.

(CN.C.)I got me a man named Doc tor Feel good.

(CN.C.)Oh,

yeah!

That man takes care of all of my (C7)pains and my ills.

His name is

Doc tor Feel

good in the morn ing.

And tak ing care of busi ness

is real ly this man’s game.

And af ter one vis it to Doc tor Feel good,

you’d

un der stand (D7)why Feel good is his name.

Oh,

yeah,

ooh!

Good God al might y, the man sure makes me feel real (CN.C.)good.

Dr. Feelgood — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dr. Feelgood" by Aretha Franklin 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 G, 71 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dr. Feelgood

Can I learn "Dr. Feelgood" 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 "Dr. Feelgood" with hands-separate practice in G at 71 BPM.
What key is "Dr. Feelgood" by Aretha Franklin played in?
Dr. Feelgood is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dr. Feelgood"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dr. Feelgood" 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 "Dr. Feelgood"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dr. Feelgood"?
"Dr. Feelgood" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dr. Feelgood"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Ab9, Am7, Bbdim7, C, C#dim7, C7, C9, +5 more.
What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Dr. Feelgood"?
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 "Dr. Feelgood" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dr. Feelgood"?
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. "Dr. Feelgood" is in the key of G at 71 BPM.

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