It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

by Duke Ellington
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It (Dm)don’t mean a thing (Dm)if it (Bb7)ain’t (A7)got that (Dm)swing.

(Doo wah, doo wah, (Db7)doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo (F6)wah.) It (Dm)don’t mean a (B)thing, (Bb7)all you (A)got to (Ab7)do is (G7)sing.

(Doo wah, doo wah, (Gm7)doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo (F6)wah.) It (Cm7)makes no diff ’rence (F7)if it’s sweet or (Bb)hot,

just (Dm7)give that rhy thm (G7)ev ’ry thing you (Gm7)got.

(D)Oh, (A7)it (Dm)don’t mean a thing (Dm)if it (Bb7)ain’t (A7)got that (Dm)swing.

(Doo wah, doo wah, (Db7)doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo (F6)wah.) (A7)It (Dm)don’t mean a thing (Dm)if it (Bb7)ain’t (A7)got that (Dm)swing.

(Doo wah, doo wah, (Db7)doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo (F6)wah.) It (Dm)don’t mean a (B)thing, (Bb7)all you (A)got to (Ab7)do is (G7)sing.

(Doo wah, doo wah, (Gm7)doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo (F6)wah.) It (Cm7)makes no diff ’rence (F7)if it’s sweet or (Bb)hot,

just (Dm7)give that rhy thm (G7)ev ’ry thing you (Gm7)got.

(D)Oh, (A7)it (Dm)don’t mean a thing (Dm)if it (Bb7)ain’t (A7)got that (Dm)swing.

(Doo wah, doo wah, (Db7)doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo (F6)wah.) (A7)It (F6)wah.)

It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 200 BPM.

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

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Where are the chord symbols for "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" 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. "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is in Bb.
What key is "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" by Duke Ellington played in?
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 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 "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" 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 "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
"It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" 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.
Does "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" 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. "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is in the key of Bb at 200 BPM.
What chords are in "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
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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