Is this real sheet music for "Deacon Blues"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Deacon Blues".

Can I see all the notes in "Deacon Blues"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

Deacon Blues — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Deacon Blues" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

My This is the (F6)day a of the ex (G)pand ing (F13)man. That shape is my (F6)shade, the there where I (G)used to (D13)stand. It seems like on ly yes ter day I gazed through the glass at (E7)ram blers, wild (B7)gam blers. That’s (B)all in the (E7)past. You call me a (F13)fool. vi per You say it’s a (G)cra zy (F13)scheme. Make This one’s for (F13)real. I al read y (Gmaj7)bought the (A13)dream. So use less to ask me why. Throw a kiss and say good bye. I’ll make it this time. I’m read y to (F)cross that fine line. I’ll learn to work the (Em7)sax o phone. (I) I’ll play just what I feel. (Bbmaj7)Drink Scotch whis key (Am)all night (Em)long, and (C)die be (Fmaj9)hind the wheel. They got a name for the (Em7)win ners in the world. (I) I want a name when I lose. They (Bbmaj7)call Al a bam a the (Am)Crim son (Em)Tide. (Cmaj9)Call me (Fmaj9)Dea con Blues. (Dea con Blues.) My back to the (F6)wall, a vic tim of (G)laugh ing (F13)chance. That This is for (F6)me, the es sence of (G)true ro (D13)mance. Shar ing the thing we know and love with those of my kind. Li (E7)ba tions, sen (B7)sa tions, that (B)stag ger the (E7)mind. I crawl like a (F13)night vi per You through the sub (G)ur ban (F13)streets. I love to these (F13)wom en, lan guid and (Gmaj7)bit ter (A13)sweet. I’ll rise when the sun goes down, cov er ev ’ry game in town. A world of my own. I’ll make it my (F)home sweet home. line. I’ll learn to work the (Em7)sax o phone. (I) I’ll play just what I feel. (Bbmaj7)Drink Scotch whis key (Am)all night (Em)long, and (C)die be (Fmaj9)hind the wheel. They got a name for the (Em7)win ners in the world. (I) I want a name when I lose. They (Bbmaj7)call Al a bam a the (Am)Crim son (Em)Tide. (Cmaj9)Call me (Fmaj9)Dea con Blues. (Dea con Blues.)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Steely Dan

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How to Play "Deacon Blues" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.