Hey Nineteen

· by Steely Dan

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Lyrics

Way back when in (G)six ty (C)sev en,

I was the (G)dan dy of Gam ma Chi.

It’s Sweet things from (F)Bos ton so (G)young and will ing

moved down to (F)Scars dale.

And (G)where the (Am7)hell am (Bm7)I?

Hey, Nine teen,

no, we can’t dance noth ing to (Em7)geth er.

No, we can’t talk at all.

Please (G9)take me a (F)long when you slide on (Em7)down.

Hey, Nine teen, that’s (G)’Re tha (C)Frank lin.

She don’t re (G)mem ber the Queen of Soul.

It’s hard times be (F)fall en the (G)sole sur vi vors.

She thinks I’m (F)cra zy, but (G)I’m just (Am7)grow ing (Bm7)old.

Hey, Nine teen,

no, we got dance noth ing in (Em7)com mon.

No, we can’t talk at all.

Please (G9)take me a (F)long when you slide on (Em7)down.

The Cuer vo (G)Gold,

the fine Co (G)lom bi an

make to night a won der ful (C)thing.

The Cuer vo (G)Gold,

the fine Co (G)lom bi an

make to night a won der ful (C)thing.

(Am7)thing.

No, (Am6)we can’t dance to (Em7)geth er.

No, (Am6)we can’t talk at all.

Hey Nineteen by Steely Dan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan 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 C at 135 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Hey Nineteen" 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 "Hey Nineteen"?: 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.
What other Steely Dan songs work for kids?: Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.