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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.
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 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.)
Deacon Blues — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Deacon Blues”
- What key is "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan played in?
- Deacon Blues is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Deacon Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Deacon Blues" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Deacon Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Deacon Blues"?
- "Deacon Blues" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Deacon Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 39 chords: A, A9, Adom, Am, Am7, Am9, B7, Bb6, +31 more.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "KID CHARLEMAGNE", "REELING IN THE YEARS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Deacon Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Deacon Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Deacon Blues" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.