Satin Doll

by Duke Ellington
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Satin Doll

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Duke Ellington110 BPM
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Lyrics

(Dm7)Cig a rette (G7)hold er which (G7)wigs me.

(Em7)O ver her (A7)shoul der she (A7)digs me.

Out cat tin’, that sat in (C)doll.

(Dm7)Ba by, shall (G7)we go out (G7)skip pin’?

(Em7)Care ful, a (A7)mi go, you’re (A7)flip pin’.

Speaks Lat in, that sat in (C)doll.

She’s (C7)no bod y’s fool, so I’m (C7)play ing it cool as can (F)be.

I’ll (Am7)give it a whirl, but (Am7)I ain’t for no (D7)girl catch ing (CN.C.)me.

Switch e roo ney.

(Dm7)Tel e phone (G7)num bers, well, (G7)you know.

(Em7)Do ing my (A7)rhum bas, with (A7)u no, and that ’n’ my sat in (C)doll.

(Dm7)Cig a rette (G7)hold er which (G7)wigs me.

(Em7)O ver her (A7)shoul der she (A7)digs me.

Out cat tin’, that sat in (C)doll.

(Dm7)Ba by, shall (G7)we go out (G7)skip pin’?

(Em7)Care ful, a (A7)mi go, you’re (A7)flip pin’.

Speaks Lat in, that sat in (C)doll.

She’s (C7)no bod y’s fool, so I’m (C7)play ing it cool as can (F)be.

I’ll (Am7)give it a whirl, but (Am7)I ain’t for no (D7)girl catch ing (CN.C.)me.

Switch e roo ney.

(Dm7)Tel e phone (G7)num bers, well, (G7)you know.

(Em7)Do ing my (A7)rhum bas, with (A7)u no, and that ’n’ my sat in (C)doll.

Satin Doll — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Satin Doll" 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 C, 128 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 128 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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