Thoroughly Modern Millie

by Sammy Cahn
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Lyrics

(F)Ev ’ry thing to day is thor ough ly (G7)mod ern.

(Check your per son al i ty.) (C7)Ev ’ry (Gm7)thing to (D#dim)day makes yes ter day (F)slow.

(F7)(Bet ter face re al i ty.) It’s not

in san i ty,

says Van i ty (Dm)Fair.

In fact,

it’s styl ish to (C7)raise your skirts and (Gm7)bob your (C7)hair!

(Raise your skirts and (Gm7)bob your (C7)hair!) (F)In a rum ble seat, the world is so (G7)co

zy (if the boy is kiss a ble).

(C7)And that (Gm7)tan go (D#dim)dance they would n’t al (A7)low

(D7)(now is quite per mis si able).

Good bye,

good good y girl,

I’m chang ing, and (D7)how.

So (Gm7)beat the (C7)drums, ’cause (Gm7)here comes thor ough ly (Gm7)mod

ern

(C7)Mil

lie

(F)now!

(F)Ev ’ry thing to day is thor ough ly (G7)mod

ern.

(Bands are get tin’ jazz i er.) (C7)Ev ’ry (Gm7)thing to (D#dim)day is start ing to (F)go.

(F7)(Cars are get tin’ snaz zi er.)

Men say

it’s crim i nal

what wom en ’ll (Dm)do.

What they’re

for get ting is (C7)this is nine teen (Gm7)twen ty (C7)two!

(This is nine teen (Gm7)twen ty (C7)two!)

(F)Have you seen the way they kiss in the (G7)mov ies

(is n’t it de lect a ble)?

(C7)Paint ing (Gm7)lips and (D#dim)pen cil lin ing your (A7)brow

(D7)(now is quite re spect a ble).

Good bye,

good good y girl, I’m chang ing, and (D7)how.

So (Gm7)beat the (C7)drums, ’cause (Gm7)here comes thor ough ly (Gm7)mod ern

(C7)Mil lie

(F)now!

(F)now!

Thoroughly Modern Millie — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Thoroughly Modern Millie" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Where are the chord symbols for "Thoroughly Modern Millie" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Thoroughly Modern Millie" is in Bb.
What key is "Thoroughly Modern Millie" by Sammy Cahn played in?
Thoroughly Modern Millie 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 "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thoroughly Modern Millie" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?
"Thoroughly Modern Millie" was originally performed by Sammy Cahn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sammy Cahn can I play here?
Try "BE MY LOVE", "I SHOULD CARE", "Because You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Thoroughly Modern Millie" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Thoroughly Modern Millie" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.