Sir Duke

by Stevie Wonder
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Lyrics

Mu sic is a world with (Am)in it self be with a (Ab)lan guage we all un der stand,

(C)But with an e qual op por (Am)tu ni ty for all to (Ab)sing, al dance and clap their hands.

But just be (F7)cause a (E7)re cord (Eb7)has a (D7)groove don’t (Eb7)make it (E7)in the (F7)groove, but you can tell right a (E7)way at (Eb7)let ter (D7)A when the (Eb)peo (E)ple (F)start (F#)to (G9)move.

They can feel it all (F#m)o ver.

They can feel it all (Dm7)o ver, (F)peo ple.

They can feel it all (F#m)o ver.

They can feel it all (Dm7)o ver, (F)peo ple, (C)go!

Mu sic knows it is and (Am)al ways will be one of (Ab)the things that life just won’t quit.

(C)But here are some of mu sic’s (Am)pi o neers, that time will (Ab)not al low us to for get.

But For there’s (F7)Ba sie, (E7)Mil ler, (Eb7)Satch mo, (D7)and the (Eb7)king of (E7)all, Sir (F7)Duke, and with a voice like a (E7)El la’s (Eb7)ring in’ (D7)out there’s no (Eb)way (E)the (F)band (F#)can (G9)lose.

You can feel it all (F#m)o ver.

You can feel it all (Dm7)o ver, (F)peo ple.

You can feel it all (F#m)o ver.

You can feel it all (Dm7)o ver, (F)peo ple, (C)go!

Sir Duke — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sir Duke" 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “Sir Duke”

Can I play "Sir Duke" 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 "Sir Duke" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder played in?
Sir Duke 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 "Sir Duke"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sir Duke" 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 "Sir Duke"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sir Duke"?
"Sir Duke" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sir Duke"?
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. "Sir Duke" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sir Duke"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sir Duke" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.