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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" 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 Bb, 200 BPM.

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

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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
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 "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.
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 "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)". Key of Bb, 200 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.

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