Satin Doll

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

(Dm)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.

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

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

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

She’s (Gm7)no bod y’s (C7)fool, so I’m (Gm7)play ing it (C7)cool as can (F)be.

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

Switch e roo ney.

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

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

(Dm)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.

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

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

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

She’s (Gm7)no bod y’s (C7)fool, so I’m (Gm7)play ing it (C7)cool as can (F)be.

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

Switch e roo ney.

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

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

Satin Doll — Simple Sheet Music

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"Satin Doll" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 128 BPM.

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

About “Satin Doll”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Satin Doll"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Satin Doll". Key of C, 128 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.