The Joker

· by Steve Miller Band

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Lyrics

Some peo ple call me the Space Cow boy,

yeah.

Some call me the Gang ster of Love.

Some peo ple call me Maur ice

’cause I speak of the pom pa tus of love.

Peo ple talk a bout me, ba by,

say I’m do ing you wrong, do ing you wrong.

Well, don’t you wor ry, ba by, don’t wor ry ’cause I’m right here, right here, right here, right here at home.

’Cause I’m a (F)pick er.

I’m a (Bb)grin ner.

I’m a (F)lov er and I’m a (Bb)sin ner.

I play my mu sic in the sun.

I’m a (F)jok er.

I’m a (Bb)smok er.

I’m a (F)mid night tok er.

I sure don’t want to hurt no one.

I’m a (F)pick er.

I’m a (Bb)grin ner.

I’m a (F)lov er and I’m a (Bb)sin ner.

I play my mu sic in the sun.

I’m a (F)jok er.

I’m a (Bb)smok er.

I’m a (F)mid night tok er.

I sure don’t want to hurt no one.

I’m a I get my lov ing on the run.

Oo, hoo.

Oo, hoo.

You’re the cut est thing that I ev er did see.

I real ly love your peach es, wan na shake your tree.

Lov ey dov ey, lov ey dov ey, lov ey dov ey all the time.

Oo, wee, ba by, I’ll sure show you a good time.

’Cause I’m a (F)pick er.

I’m a (Bb)grin ner.

I’m a (F)lov er, and I’m a (Bb)sin ner.

I play my mu sic in the sun.

I’m a (F)jok er.

I’m a (Bb)smok er.

I’m a (F)mid night tok er.

I get my lov ing on the run.

I’m a (F)pick er.

I’m a (Bb)grin ner.

I’m a (F)lov er, and I’m a (Bb)sin ner.

I play my mu sic in the sun.

I’m a (F)jok er.

I’m a (Bb)smok er.

I’m a (F)mid night tok er.

I get my lov ing on the run.

I’m a I sure don’t wan’t to hurt no one.

Oo, hoo.

Oo, hoo.

Peo ple keep talk in’ a bout me, ba by.

They say I’m do ing you wrong.

Well, don’t you wor ry.

Don’t wor ry.

No, don’t wor ry, ma ma,

’cause I’m right here at home.

Come on, babe, and I’ll show you a good time.

The Joker by Steve Miller Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Joker” by Steve Miller Band 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 Bb at 82 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 "The Joker" 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 "The Joker"?: 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 "The Joker" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, C, Csus4, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Steve Miller Band songs work for kids?: Try "ABRACADABRA", "ROCK'N ME", "JET AIRLINER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.