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(D)They (Gm7)say
in to your (Eb7)ear (D7)ly (Db7)life (C7)ro mance (Fmaj7)came,
and in this (F7)heart (E7)of (Eb7)yours (D7)burned a (G7)flame,
a flame that (Gm)flick ered one day
(C7)and (Fmaj7)died
a (D)way.
(Gm7)Then,
with dis il (Eb)lu (D7)sion (Db7)deep (C7)in your (Fmaj7)eyes,
you learned that (F7)fools (E7)in (Eb7)love (D7)soon grow (G7)wise.
The years have (Gm)changed you some how;
(C7)I (F)see you now…
Smok ing, drink ing, (F#m7)nev er think (B7)ing of to (E)mor row,
(F#m7)non cha (B)lant,
dia monds shin ing, (F#m7)danc ing, din (B7)ing with some (E)man (G#dim)in a (Am)res tau rant, (Gm)Is that all you (D)real ly want?
(Gm7)No,
so phis ti (Eb7)cat (D7)ed (Db7)la (C7)dy, I (Fmaj7)know,
you miss the (F7)love (E7)you (Eb7)lost (D7)long a (G7)go,
and when no (Gm)bod y is nigh
(C7)you (F)cry.
They (Gm7)say
in to your (Eb7)ear (D7)ly (Db7)life (C7)ro mance (Fmaj7)came,
and in this (F7)heart (E7)of (Eb7)yours (D7)burned a (G7)flame,
a flame that (Gm)flick ered one day
(C7)and (Fmaj7)died
a (D)way.
(Gm7)Then,
with dis il (Eb)lu (D7)sion (Db7)deep (C7)in your (Fmaj7)eyes,
you learned that (F7)fools (E7)in (Eb7)love (D7)soon grow (G7)wise.
The years have (Gm)changed you some how;
(C7)I (F)see you now…
Smok ing, drink ing, (F#m7)nev er think (B7)ing of to (E)mor row,
(F#m7)non cha (B)lant,
dia monds shin ing, (F#m7)danc ing, din (B7)ing with some (E)man (G#dim)in a (Am)res tau rant, (Gm)Is that all you (D)real ly want?
(Gm7)No,
so phis ti (Eb7)cat (D7)ed (Db7)la (C7)dy, I (Fmaj7)know,
you miss the (F7)love (E7)you (Eb7)lost (D7)long a (G7)go,
and when no (Gm)bod y is nigh
(C7)you (F)cry.
They (F)cry.
Sophisticated Lady — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sophisticated Lady" 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 Bb, 88 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 “Sophisticated Lady”
- Can I play "Sophisticated Lady" 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 "Sophisticated Lady" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sophisticated Lady" by Duke Ellington played in?
- Sophisticated Lady is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sophisticated Lady"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sophisticated Lady" 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 "Sophisticated Lady"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sophisticated Lady"?
- "Sophisticated Lady" 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 a complete beginner play "Sophisticated Lady"?
- 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. "Sophisticated Lady" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sophisticated Lady"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sophisticated Lady" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.