Dirty Work

by Steely Dan
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Dirty Work" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 150 BPM.

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

About “Dirty Work

Where are the chord symbols for "Dirty Work" 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. "Dirty Work" is in C.
What key is "Dirty Work" by Steely Dan played in?
Dirty Work is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dirty Work"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dirty Work" 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 "Dirty Work"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dirty Work"?
"Dirty Work" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Dirty Work" 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. "Dirty Work" is in the key of C at 150 BPM.
What chords are in "Dirty Work"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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