Lyrics
I’ll be (C)down to get you in a tax i, (A7)hon ey, you (D7)bet ter be read y a bout half past eight.
Now, dear ie, don’t be late, I want to (C)be there (Ebdim7)when the (Dm7)band starts (G7)play ing.
Re (C)mem ber when we get there, (A7)hon ey, the (D7)two steps, I’m goin’ to have ’em all.
Goin’ to (F)dance out both my shoes,
when they (C)play the “Jel ly Roll (A7)Blues,”
to (D7)mor row night at the (G7)Dark town Strut ters’ Ball.
The Darktown Strutters' Ball by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Darktown Strutters' Ball”
- What key is "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" in?
- "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" 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.
- What chords are used in "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- This arrangement of "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" uses 10 chords: A7, B7, C, D7, Dm7, E7, Ebdim7, F, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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