It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
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Em D C C7 B7
What good is melody, what good is music
Em D C C7 B7
If it ain't possessin' something sweet
Em D C C7 B7
It ain't the melody, it ain't the music
Em D C C7 B7
There's something else that makes the tune complete
Em B5+ Em7 Em6
It don't men a thing, if it ain't got that swing
A7 D7 G6 C7 B7
Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat
Em B5+ Em7 Em6
It don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing
A7 D7 G6
Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat
Dm7 G7 Cm7/9 Cm7
It makes no diff'rence if that rhythm's sweet or hot
Em7 A7 D7 C7 B7
Just give that rhythm ev'rything you got.
Em B5+ Cdim Em7 Cdim Em6
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
A7 D7 G6 Gdim
Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat
A7 Cdim G6
Doo-wat doo-wat, doo-wat doo-wat, doo-waaaa
How to play It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.