Puttin' On The Ritz

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

(Em)If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to, why don’t you go (B7)where fash ion sits,

put tin’ on the (Em)Ritz?

(Em)Diff ’rent types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes and cut a way (B7)coat, per fect fits,

put tin’ on the (Em)Ritz.

(Am)Stroll ing up the av e (E7)nue so (Am)hap py.

(G)All dressed up just like an (D7)Eng lish (G)chap pie,

(C7)ver y (B7)snap py.

(Em)Come let’s mix where Rock e fel lers walk with sticks or “um ber el (B7)las” in their mitts,

put tin’ on the (Em)Ritz.

(Em)If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to, why don’t you go (B7)where fash ion sits,

put tin’ on the (Em)Ritz?

(Em)Diff ’rent types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes and cut a way (B7)coat, per fect fits,

put tin’ on the (Em)Ritz.

(Am)(Dressed up like a mil lion (E7)dol lar (Am)troup er.

(G)Try ing hard to look like (D7)Gar y (G)Coop er,

(C7)su per (B7)du per.) (Em)Come let’s mix where Rock e fel lers walk with sticks or “um ber el (B7)las” in their mitts,

put tin’ on the (Em)Ritz.

(Em)Ritz.

Puttin' On The Ritz — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Puttin' On The Ritz" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Puttin' On The Ritz

Why does "Puttin' On The Ritz" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Puttin' On The Ritz".
What key is "Puttin' On The Ritz" by Irving Berlin played in?
Puttin' On The Ritz is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Puttin' On The Ritz" 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 "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
"Puttin' On The Ritz" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Puttin' On The Ritz".
Can I see all the notes in "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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