Learn "JUST A GIGOLO" by Louis Armstrong on Piano

Master "JUST A GIGOLO" by Louis Armstrong with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Jazz arrangement is in the key of G at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

’Twas in a (Bb)Par is ca (F)fé that first I (Bb)found him, he (F)was a (Bb)French man, a (F)he ro of the (Bb)war, but war was (Cm6)o ver, and (D7)here’s how peace had (Cm6)crowned him, a (Cm)few cheap (Gm)med als to (Eb7)wear, and noth ing (Am7)more. Now (F7)ev ’ry (Bb)night in this (F)same ca fé you’ll (Bb)find him, and (F)as he (Bb)strolls by the (G7)la dies hear him (Cm)say, “If you ad (Cm6)mire me, please (Gm)hire me, a (A7)gig o lo who (D7)knew a bet ter (G)day. (G)Just a gig o lo, (Gmaj7)ev ’ry where I go, (G)peo ple know the part I’m (D7)play ing; paid for ev ’ry dance, sell ing each ro mance, ev ’ry night some heart be (C)tray (G)ing. There will come a day, (Cdim)youth will pass a way, (E7)then, what will they say a (Bdim)bout (Am)me? When the end comes I (Cm6)know they’ll say (G)“just a gig (Cdim)o (A7)lo,” as (Am7)life (D7)goes on with (Gsus)out (G)me. (G)Schö ner Gig o lo, (Gmaj7)ar mer Gig o lo, (G)den ke nicht mehr an die (D7)Zei ten, Wo du als Hu sar, gold ver schnürt so gar, konn test durch die Stras sen (C)rei (G)ten! U ni form pas sée, (Cdim)Lieb chen sagt: A dieu! (E7)Schö ne Welt, du gingst in (Bdim)Fran (Am)sen! Wenn das Herz dir auch (Cm6)bricht, zeig’ ein (G)la chen des (Cdim)Ge (A7)sicht, man (Am7)zahlt (D7)und du musst (Gsus)tan (G)zen! (Gsus)out (G)me.

Song Details

Category
Jazz
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Just A Gigolo" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.