Lyrics
(B)Up on the (B6)hill, (B)peo ple nev er (F#m7)stare.
They (Bmaj7)just (Emaj7)don’t (F#m7)care.
(E7)Chi
nese mu sic un der (G)ban (A)yan (G)tree
here at the (F#7)dude (D#7)ranch
a bove the (G#9)sea.
(Bm7)A ja,
(Em9)when all my (D)dime (C)danc (D)in’ is (C)through,
I (Fmaj7)run (G)to (Db)you.
(B)Up on the (B6)hill, (B)they’ve got time to (F#m7)burn.
There’s (Bmaj7)no (Emaj7)re (F#m7)turn.
(E7)Dou
ble he lix in the (G)sky (A)to (G)night.
Throw out the (F#7)hard (D#7)ware;
let’s do it (G#9)right.
(Bm7)A ja,
(Em9)when all my (D)dime (C)danc (D)in’ is (C)through,
I (Fmaj7)run (G)to (Db)you.
Aja by Steely Dan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Aja”
- What key is "Aja" in?
- "Aja" by Steely Dan is in the key of B with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Aja" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Aja" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Aja"?
- This arrangement of "Aja" uses 37 chords: A, A7, Am, B, B6, Bm7, Bmaj, Bmaj7, +29 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Aja" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.