My Old School

· by Steely Dan

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Lyrics

I re mem ber

the thir ty five sweet good byes

when you put me on the (D)Wol ver ine up in (G)An nan dale.

It was still Sep tem ber

when your dad dy was she quite sur prised

to find you with the (D)work ing girls in the (G)coun ty jail.

I was hear the smok ing with the boys up stairs when I na

heard a bout the whole af fair.

I said, (G)“Oh, (Em)no,

(Em)Wil liam and Mar y won’t (C)do.”

Well, I (D)did not think the girl could be (Bm7)so (Em)cruel,

and I’m (D)nev er go ing back to my (Bm7)old school.

O le an ders

the grow ing out side her door,

when you soon they’re gon na (D)be in bloom up in (G)An nan dale.

It was I can’t stand her

a bout do ing what she did be fore,

but liv ing like a (D)gyp sy queen in a (G)fair y tale.

Well, I hear the whis tle but the I can’t go; I’m gon na

take her down to Mex i co.

She said, (G)“Oh, (Em)no,

(Em)Gua da la ja ra won’t (C)do.”

Well, I (D)did not think the girl could be (Bm7)so (Em)cruel,

and I’m (D)nev er go ing back to my (Bm7)old school.

school.

My Old School by Steely Dan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Old School” 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 120 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "My Old School" 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 "My Old School"?: 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.