Hey Nineteen

by Steely Dan
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Hey Nineteen" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Hey Nineteen”

Where are the chord symbols for "Hey Nineteen" 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. "Hey Nineteen" is in D.
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.
Does "Hey Nineteen" 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. "Hey Nineteen" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Hey Nineteen"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.