Is "Danny's All-star Joint" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Danny's All-star Joint"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Danny's All-star Joint" use?

Just 9 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, E7, Eb, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rickie Lee Jones songs work for kids?

Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Danny's All-star Joint

· by Rickie Lee Jones

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Lyrics

Oh, down

stairs at Dan ny’s All Star Joint, they got a juke box that goes “doyt, doyt.”

The vice is nice; they stay in the back all day.

But when the night (CN.C.)time comes,

hey, hey.

There’s this (A)cat down there that makes this bad kind a soup.

I come a (E)round, strut tin’ my luck in my shoop coupe.

Ce cil (B7)gives me cof fee and he won’t nev er take my coin.

I say, “I got (A)thir (CN.C.)ty dol lars in my pock et!

What choo do’n’?” I hol ler, (E7)“Come on, Ce cil, take a dol lar!

Come on, Ce cil, take a ten!

Well, I’ve fi n’lly geared up in to a whole bunch a big ones, and you’re act in’ like I’m down shift in’.”

He knows

stairs at Dan ny’s All Star Joint, they got a juke box that goes “doyt, doyt.”

The vice is nice; they stay in the back all day.

But when the night (CN.C.)time comes,

hey, hey.

There’s this (A)cat down there that makes this bad kind a soup.

I come a (E)round, strut tin’ my luck in my shoop coupe.

Ce cil (B7)gives me cof fee and he won’t nev er take my coin.

I say, “I got (A)thir (CN.C.)ty dol lars in my pock et!

What choo do’n’?” I hol ler, (E7)“Come on, Ce cil, take a dol lar!

Come on, Ce cil, take a ten!

Well, I’ve fi n’lly geared up in to a whole bunch a big ones, and you’re act in’ like I’m down shift in’.”

He knows live.”

He can (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple in a won der ful way.

(Eb)He can (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple till your hair turns grey.

Your (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple in a won der ful way.

(Eb)He can (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple till your hair turns grey.

Your gir dle on tight.

(Eb)And if she (E)don’t (CN.C.)know your name, she knows what you got, from your mat zo balls to (B)the (CN.C.)chick en in the pot, chick en in the pot, chick en in the pot, chick en in the… Down

don’t ap pre ci ate it.

Danny's All-star Joint by Rickie Lee Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Danny's All-star Joint” by Rickie Lee Jones in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Danny's All-star Joint" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Danny's All-star Joint"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Danny's All-star Joint" use?: Just 9 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, E7, Eb, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rickie Lee Jones songs work for kids?: Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.