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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" by Duke Ellington 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 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)

Can I learn "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" 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 "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 200 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
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 "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
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. "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is in the key of Bb at 200 BPM.

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