What key is "In A Sentimental Mood" in?

"In A Sentimental Mood" by Duke Ellington is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "In A Sentimental Mood" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "In A Sentimental Mood" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "In A Sentimental Mood" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?

Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)In a sen ti men tal (Bbm6)mood,

I can (G7)see the stars come (Gm)through my (Bb)room,

while your (C7)lov ing (A7)at ti (Dm)tude

is (Eb)like a (D9)flame

that (Gm)lights

(Gb7)the

(F)gloom.

(CN.C.)On the wings of ev ‘ry (Bbm6)kiss

drifts a (G7)mel o dy so (Gm)strange and (Bb)sweet

in this (C7)sen ti (A7)men tal (Dm)bliss,

you (Eb)make my (D9)par

a (Gm)dise

(Gb7)com

(F)plete.

(Db)Rose pet als (Bbm)seem to fall, it’s (Ebm7)all like a (Ab7)dream to call you (Db)mine.

(Db)My heart’s a (Bbm)light er thing since (Ebm7)you made this (Ab7)night a thing di (Gm7)vine.

(CN.C.)In a sen ti men tal (Bbm6)mood,

I’m with (G7)in a world so (Gm)heav en (Bb)ly,

for I (C7)nev er (A7)dreamt that (Dm)you’d

be (Eb)lov ing (D9)sen

ti (Gm)men

(Gb7)tal

(F)me.

(CN.C.)In a sen ti men tal (Bbm6)mood,

I can (G7)see the stars come (Gm)through my (Bb)room,

while your (C7)lov ing (A7)at ti (Dm)tude

is (Eb)like a (D9)flame

that (Gm)lights

(Gb7)the

(F)gloom.

(CN.C.)On the wings of ev ‘ry (Bbm6)kiss

drifts a (G7)mel o dy so (Gm)strange and (Bb)sweet

in this (C7)sen ti (A7)men tal (Dm)bliss,

you (Eb)make my (D9)par

a (Gm)dise

(Gb7)com

(F)plete.

(Db)Rose pet als (Bbm)seem to fall, it’s (Ebm7)all like a (Ab7)dream to call you (Db)mine.

(Db)My heart’s a (Bbm)light er thing since (Ebm7)you made this (Ab7)night a thing di (Gm7)vine.

(CN.C.)In a sen ti men tal (Bbm6)mood,

I’m with (G7)in a world so (Gm)heav en (Bb)ly,

for I (C7)nev er (A7)dreamt that (Dm)you’d

be (Eb)lov ing (D9)sen

ti (Gm)men

(Gb7)tal

(F)me.

(CN.C.)In a sen ti men tal (F)me.

In A Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “In A Sentimental Mood”

What key is "In A Sentimental Mood" in?: "In A Sentimental Mood" by Duke Ellington is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "In A Sentimental Mood" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "In A Sentimental Mood" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "In A Sentimental Mood" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?: Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.