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Way back when in (A)six ty sev en,
I was a dan dy of (A)Gam ma Chi.
It’s Sweet things from Bos ton, so (A)young and will ing,
moved down to Scars dale.
but Where the (Bm7)hell am I?
(C#m7)Hey, Nine teen,
no, we can’t dance ing to geth er.
No, we can’t (Bm6)talk at all.
Please (A9)take me a (Dmaj9)long when you (G)slide on (F#m7)down.
Hey, Nine teen, that’s (A)’Re tha Frank lin.
She don’t re mem ber the (A)Queen of Soul.
It’s hard times be fall en the (A)sole sur vi vors.
She thinks I’m cra zy, but I’m just (Bm7)grow ing old.
(C#m7)Hey, Nine teen,
no, we got noth ing in com mon.
No, we can’t (Bm6)talk at all.
Please (A9)take me a (Dmaj9)long when you (G)slide on (F#m7)down.
The Cuer vo (A)Gold,
the fine Co (A)lom bi an
make to night a won der ful thing.
The Cuer vo (A)Gold,
the fine Co (A)lom bi an
make to night a won der ful thing.
No, we can’t (Bm6)dance to geth er.
No, we can’t (Bm6)talk at all.
Hey Nineteen — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Hey Nineteen”
- What key is "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan played in?
- Hey Nineteen is arranged in the key of D 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hey Nineteen" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Hey Nineteen"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A7, A9, Am7, Bbmaj9, Bm6, Bm7, C#m7, +12 more.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Hey Nineteen" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hey Nineteen" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hey Nineteen" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.