Lyrics
(G)In my (Cmaj7)sol i tude, (Am)you (Dm7)haunt me with (G7)rev er ies of days gone (Cmaj7)by.
(G)In my (Cmaj7)sol i tude, (Am)you (Dm7)taunt me with (G7)mem o ries that nev er (Cmaj7)die.
I (F)sit in my chair, I’m (F#dim)filled with de spair; there’s (C6)no one could be so (Gm7)sad.
With (F)gloom ev ’ry where, I (F#dim)sit and I stare.
I (C6)know that I’ll soon (C#dim7)go (Dm7)mad.
In (G7)my (Cmaj7)sol i tude, (Am)I’m (Dm7)pray ing; dear (G7)Lord a bove, send back my (Cmaj7)love.
(G)In my (Cmaj7)sol i tude, (Am)you (Dm7)haunt me with (G7)rev er ies of days gone (Cmaj7)by.
(G)In my (Cmaj7)sol i tude, (Am)you (Dm7)taunt me with (G7)mem o ries that nev er (Cmaj7)die.
I (F)sit in my chair, I’m (F#dim)filled with de spair; there’s (C6)no one could be so (Gm7)sad.
With (F)gloom ev ’ry where, I (F#dim)sit and I stare.
I (C6)know that I’ll soon (C#dim7)go (Dm7)mad.
In (G7)my (Cmaj7)sol i tude, (Am)I’m (Dm7)pray ing; dear (G7)Lord a bove, send back my (Cmaj7)love.
(G)In my (Cmaj7)love.
Solitude by Duke Ellington
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Solitude”
- What key is "Solitude" in?
- "Solitude" by Duke Ellington is in the key of C with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Solitude" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Solitude" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Solitude" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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