Lyrics
Times are (Dm7)hard, dle, you’re a (G7)fraid to pay the (Cmaj7)fee, so you (F)find your self some (Bb)bod y who can (C)do the job for (Am7)free.
(Fmaj7)When you (Am7)need a bit of (Dm7)lov in’ ’cause your (G7)man is out of (Cmaj7)town, that’s the (F)time you get ri me (Bb)run nin’ and you (C)know I’ll be a (Dm)round.
I’m a (Fmaj7)fool to do your (Am7)dirt y work, oh (Bb)yeah;
I don’t (Fmaj7)wan na do your (Am7)dirt y work no (Bb)more.
I’m a (Fmaj7)fool to do your (Am7)dirt y work, oh (Bb)yeah.
Light the (Dm7)can dle, put the (G7)lock up on the (Cmaj7)door; you have (F)sent the maid home (Bb)ear ly like a (C)thou sand times be (Am7)fore.
(Fmaj7)Like the (Am7)cas tle in his (Dm7)cor ner in a (G7)me di e val (Cmaj7)game, I fore (F)see you ter ri ble (Bb)trou ble and I (C)stay here just the (Dm)same.
I’m a (Fmaj7)fool to do your (Am7)dirt y work, oh (Bb)yeah;
I don’t (Fmaj7)wan na do your (Am7)dirt y work no (Bb)more.
I’m a (Fmaj7)fool to do your (Am7)dirt y work, oh (Bb)yeah.
I’m a (Fmaj7)fool to do your (Am7)dirt y work, oh (Bb)yeah;
I don’t (Fmaj7)wan na do your (Am7)dirt y work, no (Bb)more.
I’m a (Fmaj7)fool to do your (Am7)dirt y work, oh (Bb)yeah;
I don’t (Fmaj7)wan na do your (Am7)dirt y work, no (Bb)more.
I’m a (Bb)more.
Dirty Work by Steely Dan
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Dirty Work”
- What key is "Dirty Work" in?
- "Dirty Work" by Steely Dan is in the key of C with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Dirty Work" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Dirty Work" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Dirty Work" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.