Lyrics
(D6)Up on the hill,
(D)peo ple nev er (Am7)stare.
They (Dmaj7)just (Gmaj7)don’t (Am7)care.
Chi
nese mu sic un der (Bb)ban (C)yan (Bb)tree
here at the dude ranch
a bove the (B9)sea.
(Dm7)A ja,
(Gm9)when all my (F)dime (Eb)danc in’ (F)is (Eb)through,
I (Abmaj7)run (Bb)to (E)you.
(D6)Up on the hill,
(D)they’ve got time to (Am7)burn.
There’s (Dmaj7)no (Gmaj7)re (Am7)turn.
Dou
ble he lix in the (Bb)sky (C)to (Bb)night.
Throw out the hard ware;
let’s do it (B9)right.
(Dm7)A ja,
(Gm9)when all my (F)dime (Eb)danc in’ (F)is (Eb)through,
I (Abmaj7)run (Bb)to (E)you.
Aja by Steely Dan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Aja”
- What key is "Aja" in?
- "Aja" by Steely Dan is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Aja" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Aja" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.