Solitude

by Duke Ellington
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Solitude" 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, 240 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 “Solitude”

What key is "Solitude" by Duke Ellington played in?
Solitude 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 "Solitude"?
The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Solitude" 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 "Solitude"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Solitude"?
"Solitude" 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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