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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
ItEm7 Don't Emmaj7Mean      Em7 A ThiEm6ng,    C7  IfB7 It Ain't GotEm7 ThaE7(#5)t Swing
(DA7oo-AA#dimh, Doo-AhG/B, DoE7o-Ah,A7 DoD7o-Ah,Gmaj7 Doo-AB7(#9)h, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

A2
ItEm7 Don'tEmmaj7 Mean     AEm7 ThiEm6ng  AllC7 You GoB7t To DoEm7 Is E7(#5)Sing
(DA7oo-AA#dimh, Doo-AhG/B, DoE7o-Ah,A7 DoD7o-Ah,Gmaj7 Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

B
ItDm7 Makes No Difference If It's SweG7et Or HoCmaj7t       Cmaj7​
JusEm7t Give That RhythmA7  Everything You'veD7 Got               B7​

A3
ItEm7 Don't Emmaj7Mean      Em7 A ThiEm6ng,    C7  IfB7 It Ain't GotEm7 ThaE7(#5)t Swing
(DA7oo-AA#dimh, Doo-AhG/B, DoE7o-Ah,A7 DoD7o-Ah,Gmaj7 Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah, Doo-Ah)

Instruments A1
  Em7 Emmaj7   Em7 Em6   C7 B7   Em7 E7(#5)
  A7 A#dim   G/B E7   A7 D7   Gmaj7 B7(#9)

Instruments A2
  Em7 Emmaj7   Em7 Em6   C7 B7   Em7 E7(#5)
  A7 A#dim   G/B E7   A7 D7   Gmaj7

Instruments B
  Dm7   G7   Cmaj7   Cmaj7
  Em7   A7   D7   B7
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C D 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: Em7, Emmaj7, Em6, C7, B7, E7(#5), A7, A#dim, G/B, E7, D7, Gmaj7

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: Em7, Emmaj7, Em6, C7, B7, E7(#5), A7, A#dim, G/B, E7, D7, Gmaj7

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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