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It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)

Duke Ellington & Irving Mills

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) by Duke Ellington & Irving Mills in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
ItCm7 Don't Cmmaj7Mean      Cm7 A ThiCm6ng,    G#7  If G7It Ain't Got Cm7ThatC7(#5) Swing
(DF7oo-AF#dimh, Doo-AhD#/G, DooC7-Ah, F7DooA#7-Ah, DD#maj7oo-Ah, G7(#9)Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

A2
ItCm7 Don'tCmmaj7 Mean     ACm7 ThiCm6ng  AllG#7 You GotG7 To Do Cm7Is SC7(#5)ing
(DF7oo-AF#dimh, Doo-AhD#/G, DooC7-Ah, F7DooA#7-Ah, DD#maj7oo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

B
ItA#m7 Makes No Difference If It's SweeD#7t Or Hot G#maj7         G#maj7​
JusCm7t Give That RhythmF7  Everything You'veA#7 Got                G7​

A3
ItCm7 Don't Cmmaj7Mean      Cm7 A ThiCm6ng,    G#7  If G7It Ain't Got Cm7ThatC7(#5) Swing
(DF7oo-AF#dimh, Doo-AhD#/G, DooC7-Ah, F7DooA#7-Ah, DD#maj7oo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

Instruments A1
  Cm7 Cmmaj7   Cm7 Cm6   G#7 G7   Cm7 C7(#5)
  F7 F#dim   D#/G C7   F7 A#7   D#maj7 G7(#9)

Instruments A2
  Cm7 Cmmaj7   Cm7 Cm6   G#7 G7   Cm7 C7(#5)
  F7 F#dim   D#/G C7   F7 A#7   D#maj7

Instruments B
  A#m7   D#7   G#maj7   G#maj7
  Cm7   F7   A#7   G7
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)?

The chords for It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) are: Cm7, Cmmaj7, Cm6, G#7, G7, C7(#5), F7, F#dim, D#/G, C7, A#7, D#maj7

What is the original key of It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)?

The original key is Gm7.

What is the difficulty of playing It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) on ukulele?

Chord It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)?

It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) uses 12 chords: Cm7, Cmmaj7, Cm6, G#7, G7, C7(#5), F7, F#dim, D#/G, C7, A#7, D#maj7

What is the easiest way to play It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) released in?

It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing)?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch It Don’t Mean A Thing (if It Ain’t Got That Swing) to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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