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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Puttin' On The Ritz" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Puttin' On The Ritz" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Puttin' On The Ritz" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Puttin' On The Ritz" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Puttin' On The Ritz"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Puttin' On The Ritz" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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