Lyrics
Way back when in (G)six ty (C)sev en,
I was the (G)dan dy of Gam ma Chi.
It’s Sweet things from (F)Bos ton so (G)young and will ing
moved down to (F)Scars dale.
And (G)where the (Am7)hell am (Bm7)I?
Hey, Nine teen,
no, we can’t dance noth ing to (Em7)geth er.
No, we can’t talk at all.
Please (G9)take me a (F)long when you slide on (Em7)down.
Hey, Nine teen, that’s (G)’Re tha (C)Frank lin.
She don’t re (G)mem ber the Queen of Soul.
It’s hard times be (F)fall en the (G)sole sur vi vors.
She thinks I’m (F)cra zy, but (G)I’m just (Am7)grow ing (Bm7)old.
Hey, Nine teen,
no, we got dance noth ing in (Em7)com mon.
No, we can’t talk at all.
Please (G9)take me a (F)long when you slide on (Em7)down.
The Cuer vo (G)Gold,
the fine Co (G)lom bi an
make to night a won der ful (C)thing.
The Cuer vo (G)Gold,
the fine Co (G)lom bi an
make to night a won der ful (C)thing.
(Am7)thing.
No, (Am6)we can’t dance to (Em7)geth er.
No, (Am6)we can’t talk at all.
Hey Nineteen by Steely Dan
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Hey Nineteen”
- What key is "Hey Nineteen" in?
- "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Hey Nineteen" 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 "Hey Nineteen" 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 "Hey Nineteen" 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.