Other arrangements of Deacon Blues
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Deacon Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Deacon Blues" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Deacon Blues"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Deacon Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Deacon Blues"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Deacon Blues" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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