Satin Doll

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

Cig a rette hold er which wigs me.

O ver her shoul der she digs me.

Out cat tin’, that sat in doll.

Ba by, shall we go out skip pin’?

Care ful, a mi go, you’re flip pin’.

Speaks Lat in, that sat in doll.

doll.

She’s no bod y’s fool, so I’m play ing it cool as can be.

I’ll give it a whirl, but I ain’t for no girl catch ing me.

Switch e roo ney.

Tel e phone num bers, well, you know.

Do ing my rhum bas, with u no, and that ’n’ my sat in doll.

Satin Doll by Duke Ellington

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Satin Doll

What key is "Satin Doll" in?
"Satin Doll" by Duke Ellington is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Satin Doll" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Satin Doll" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Satin Doll" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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