Josie

· by Steely Dan

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Lyrics

We’re gon na break out the hats and hoot ers when Jo sie comes home.

We’re gon na rev up the mo tle tor scoot ers when Jo sie comes (G)home to stay.

We’re gon na (C)park in the street,

(Em7)sleep on the beach and make it.

(A7)Throw down the jam till the (Em)girls (D)say (C)“when.” (Em7)Lay down the law and (E)break it when Jo sie comes (Em7)home.

When Jo sie comes (B7)home,

so bad.

She’s the (F#)best friend we (B)nev er had.

She’s the (Am7)raw (D7)flame, the (Cmaj7)live wire, she (F#)prays like a Ro man with her (B)eyes on fire.

Jo, would you love to scrap ple?

She’ll nev er say no.

We’re gon na Shine up the bat tle ap ple.

ers We’ll shake ’em all (G)down to night.

We’re gon na (C)mix in the street,

(Em7)strike at the stroke of mid night.

(A7)Dance on the bones till the (Em)girls (D)say (C)“when.” (Em7)Pick up what’s left by (E)day light when Jo sie comes (Em7)home.

When Jo sie comes (B7)home,

so good.

She’s the (F#)pride of the (B)neigh bor hood.

She’s the (Am7)raw (D7)flame, the (Cmaj7)live wire, she (F#)prays like a Ro man with her (B)eyes on fire.

(B)eyes on fire.

Josie by Steely Dan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Josie” 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 E at 124 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 "Josie" 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 "Josie"?: 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.