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I was (Fmaj9)young
and (C)care free,
not a (Fmaj9)song
had found my soul.
Lost in (D7#5)blues,
jazz and (C7#5)rag time,
no (Fmaj7)sound had got to my (A)mood.
I was (Gm9)search ing
for my (C)mel o dy, love (Ab)blues (G6)that (Gbmaj7)gets (C7#11)me (Fmaj7)wooed.
(Eb)All
a (Ab6)lone,
sad (Db)clown with his cir cus closed (Gbmaj7)down.
(B7)Lost on my mer ry go (Emaj7)round
came a mel o (G)dy
in my (Cmaj7)heart so (A7#5)yearn ing.
(G)Taught me to hear mu sic out of (Cmaj7)love,
(Gb9)from the (Fmaj9)soul,
for this (Bb)life
we all (Am7)live
in fi (D)nite
with the (G)lov er and be (C)lov ed,
as (Ab)one (G6)El (Gbmaj7)ling (C7#11)ton (F9)sound of love.
Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love — Piano Lead Sheet
"Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" 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. "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" is in Bb.
- What key is "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" by Charles Mingus played in?
- Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" 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 "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love"?
- "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" was originally performed by Charles Mingus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Charles Mingus can I play here?
- Try "Better Get Hit In Your Soul", "Boogie Stop Shuffle", "Celia". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" 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. "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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