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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Hey Nineteen" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hey Nineteen" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hey Nineteen"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hey Nineteen" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hey Nineteen"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hey Nineteen" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.