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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Satin Doll" 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 C, 110 BPM.

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

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About “Satin Doll”

Can I play "Satin Doll" 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 "Satin Doll" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Satin Doll" by Duke Ellington played in?
Satin Doll is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Satin Doll"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Satin Doll" 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 "Satin Doll"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Satin Doll"?
"Satin Doll" 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 a complete beginner play "Satin Doll"?
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. "Satin Doll" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Satin Doll"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Satin Doll" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.