Satin Doll

by Duke Ellington
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Satin Doll

Easy
Duke Ellington128 BPM
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Satin Doll" by Duke Ellington in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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