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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hey Nineteen" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hey Nineteen"?
- 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 "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 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 "Hey Nineteen". Key of D, 120 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.