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Doctor Dolittle chords by
Sammy Davis Jr.
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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This is the world of Dr. Dolittle,
Em
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A
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Em
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F#m
F#m
2

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the wonderful world of Dr. Dolittle.
B
B
2

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Em
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Bb
Bb

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Where crocodiles talk,
A
A

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and elephants sing,
D
D

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D
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E
E

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C#
C#
4

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and animals do most any old thing.
F#
F#
2

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D#m
D#m
6

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G#m
G#m
4

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D
D

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Where polar bears wear top hats,
C#
C#
4

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F#
F#
2

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A
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and leopards with spot

s wear spats.
G
G

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C
C

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Well, that's life in the

world of Doctor Dolittle
Em
Em

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A
A

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F#m
F#m
2

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Doves start to coo when they see Dolittle
B
B
2

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Bb
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D
D

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He has a profound philosophy
A
A

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D
D

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C#
C#
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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If animals can be friends,
B
B
2

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says he, then
E
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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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A
A

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D
D

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G
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Why can 't we?
D
D

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G

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Say how do you do to Doctor Dolittle
D
D

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B
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2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Life is a zoo to Dr. Dolittle
C#
C#
4

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F#
F#
2

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F#m
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C
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Where antelopes lope
B
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2

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C#
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4

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B
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2

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in os triches' fan
E
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A
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And kangaroos do what kangaroos can
A
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G#
G#
4

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E#m
E#m

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A#m
A#m

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C#
C#
4

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To make the hyenas laugh
D#
D#
6

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C
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B
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2

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As long as the long giraffe
Eb
Eb
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Em
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D
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Every calf starts to moo

when they see Dolittle
F#m
F#m
2

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B
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G#m
G#m
4

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Even the few who used to moo little
C#
C#
4

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F#m
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B
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C#
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4

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For all of the birds and beasts agree
E
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C#
C#
4

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D#
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6

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G#m
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He has a profound philo sophy
C#
C#
4

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F#
F#
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B
B
2

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E
E

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So why can 't we do little
G#m
G#m
4

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D
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G#dim
G#dim
6

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C#
C#
4

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things to help them?
F#
F#
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B
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E
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Why can't we?
A
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C
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B
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Hel lo, Doctor.
E
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F#
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Bbaug
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E
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bb

  • D

  • E

  • C#

    4

  • F#

    2

  • D#m

    6

  • G#m

    4

  • Bm

    2

  • G#

    4

  • E#m

  • A#m

  • D#

    6

  • Eb

    6

  • G#dim

    6

  • Bbaug

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

0

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The original key of Doctor Dolittle by Sammy Davis Jr. is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Doctor Dolittle are Db, Ab, Fm, Bb, Gm, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Ab, Fm, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Doctor Dolittle is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Doctor Dolittle using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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