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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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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, 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”
- Can I learn "Satin Doll" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Satin Doll" with hands-separate practice in C at 128 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Satin Doll"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Satin Doll" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Satin Doll"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Satin Doll" is in the key of C at 128 BPM.