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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
ItDm7 Don't Dmmaj7Mean      Dm7 A ThiDm6ng,    A#7  If A7It Ain't Got Dm7ThatD7(#5) Swing
(DG7oo-AG#dimh, Doo-AhF/A, DoD7o-Ah,G7 DoC7o-Ah,Fmaj7 Doo-AA7(#9)h, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

A2
ItDm7 Don'tDmmaj7 Mean     ADm7 ThiDm6ng  AllA#7 You GotA7 To Do Dm7Is SD7(#5)ing
(DG7oo-AG#dimh, Doo-AhF/A, DoD7o-Ah,G7 DoC7o-Ah,Fmaj7 Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

B
ItCm7 Makes No Difference If It's SweF7et Or HoA#maj7t        A#maj7​
JusDm7t Give That RhythmG7  Everything You'veC7 Got               A7​

A3
ItDm7 Don't Dmmaj7Mean      Dm7 A ThiDm6ng,    A#7  If A7It Ain't Got Dm7ThatD7(#5) Swing
(DG7oo-AG#dimh, Doo-AhF/A, DoD7o-Ah,G7 DoC7o-Ah,Fmaj7 Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

Instruments A1
  Dm7 Dmmaj7   Dm7 Dm6   A#7 A7   Dm7 D7(#5)
  G7 G#dim   F/A D7   G7 C7   Fmaj7 A7(#9)

Instruments A2
  Dm7 Dmmaj7   Dm7 Dm6   A#7 A7   Dm7 D7(#5)
  G7 G#dim   F/A D7   G7 C7   Fmaj7

Instruments B
  Cm7   F7   A#maj7   A#maj7
  Dm7   G7   C7   A7
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C 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: Dm7, Dmmaj7, Dm6, A#7, A7, D7(#5), G7, G#dim, F/A, D7, C7, Fmaj7

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: Dm7, Dmmaj7, Dm6, A#7, A7, D7(#5), G7, G#dim, F/A, D7, C7, Fmaj7

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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