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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Deacon Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Deacon Blues" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Deacon Blues" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Deacon Blues" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Deacon Blues" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Deacon Blues"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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