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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Thoroughly Modern Millie" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Thoroughly Modern Millie". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.