Lyrics
We’re gon na break out the hats and hoot ers when Jo sie comes home.
We’re gon na rev up the mo tle tor scoot ers when Jo sie comes (G)home to stay.
We’re gon na (C)park in the street,
(Em7)sleep on the beach and make it.
(A7)Throw down the jam till the (Em)girls (D)say (C)“when.” (Em7)Lay down the law and (E)break it when Jo sie comes (Em7)home.
When Jo sie comes (B7)home,
so bad.
She’s the (F#)best friend we (B)nev er had.
She’s the (Am7)raw (D7)flame, the (Cmaj7)live wire, she (F#)prays like a Ro man with her (B)eyes on fire.
Jo, would you love to scrap ple?
She’ll nev er say no.
We’re gon na Shine up the bat tle ap ple.
ers We’ll shake ’em all (G)down to night.
We’re gon na (C)mix in the street,
(Em7)strike at the stroke of mid night.
(A7)Dance on the bones till the (Em)girls (D)say (C)“when.” (Em7)Pick up what’s left by (E)day light when Jo sie comes (Em7)home.
When Jo sie comes (B7)home,
so good.
She’s the (F#)pride of the (B)neigh bor hood.
She’s the (Am7)raw (D7)flame, the (Cmaj7)live wire, she (F#)prays like a Ro man with her (B)eyes on fire.
(B)eyes on fire.
Josie by Steely Dan
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Josie”
- What key is "Josie" in?
- "Josie" by Steely Dan is in the key of E with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Josie" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Josie" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Josie" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.