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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 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 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hey Nineteen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 135 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 “Hey Nineteen”
- Can I play "Hey Nineteen" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hey Nineteen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan played in?
- Hey Nineteen 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 "Hey Nineteen"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hey Nineteen" 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 "Hey Nineteen"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hey Nineteen"?
- "Hey Nineteen" 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hey Nineteen"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hey Nineteen" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hey Nineteen"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hey Nineteen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.