Danny's All-star Joint

by Rickie Lee Jones
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Lyrics

Oh, down

stairs at Dan ny’s All Star Joint, they got a juke box that goes “doyt, doyt.”

The vice is nice; they stay in the back all day.

But when the night (CN.C.)time comes,

hey, hey.

There’s this (A)cat down there that makes this bad kind a soup.

I come a (E)round, strut tin’ my luck in my shoop coupe.

Ce cil (B7)gives me cof fee and he won’t nev er take my coin.

I say, “I got (A)thir (CN.C.)ty dol lars in my pock et!

What choo do’n’?” I hol ler, (E7)“Come on, Ce cil, take a dol lar!

Come on, Ce cil, take a ten!

Well, I’ve fi n’lly geared up in to a whole bunch a big ones, and you’re act in’ like I’m down shift in’.”

He knows

stairs at Dan ny’s All Star Joint, they got a juke box that goes “doyt, doyt.”

The vice is nice; they stay in the back all day.

But when the night (CN.C.)time comes,

hey, hey.

There’s this (A)cat down there that makes this bad kind a soup.

I come a (E)round, strut tin’ my luck in my shoop coupe.

Ce cil (B7)gives me cof fee and he won’t nev er take my coin.

I say, “I got (A)thir (CN.C.)ty dol lars in my pock et!

What choo do’n’?” I hol ler, (E7)“Come on, Ce cil, take a dol lar!

Come on, Ce cil, take a ten!

Well, I’ve fi n’lly geared up in to a whole bunch a big ones, and you’re act in’ like I’m down shift in’.”

He knows live.”

He can (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple in a won der ful way.

(Eb)He can (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple till your hair turns grey.

Your (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple in a won der ful way.

(Eb)He can (E)talk (CN.C.)a bout your peo ple till your hair turns grey.

Your gir dle on tight.

(Eb)And if she (E)don’t (CN.C.)know your name, she knows what you got, from your mat zo balls to (B)the (CN.C.)chick en in the pot, chick en in the pot, chick en in the pot, chick en in the… Down

don’t ap pre ci ate it.

Danny's All-star Joint — Simple Sheet Music

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"Danny's All-star Joint" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Danny's All-star Joint”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Danny's All-star Joint"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Danny's All-star Joint" by Rickie Lee Jones played in?
Danny's All-star Joint is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Danny's All-star Joint"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Danny's All-star Joint" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Danny's All-star Joint"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Danny's All-star Joint"?
"Danny's All-star Joint" was originally performed by Rickie Lee Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Danny's All-star Joint"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, B, B7, C, E, E7, Eb, +1 more.
What other songs by Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?
Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Danny's All-star Joint". Key of E, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.