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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Dirty Work" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 150 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 “Dirty Work”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dirty Work"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Dirty Work". Key of C, 150 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.