What key is "Lucky Guy" in?

"Lucky Guy" by Rickie Lee Jones is in the key of Gb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Lucky Guy" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Lucky Guy" 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.

What chords are used in "Lucky Guy"?

This arrangement of "Lucky Guy" uses 7 chords: Ab, Db, Db6, Dbmaj7, Ebm7, Gb, Gb6.

How long does it take to learn "Lucky Guy" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?

Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh, he’s a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy,

oh, he’s a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

He does n’t (Dbmaj7)wor ry (Db6)a bout me when (Dbmaj7)I’m gone.

He goes to (Dbmaj7)sleep at night;

he don’t turn (Dbmaj7)off the light

and won der how to (Dbmaj7)find me (Db6)and if I’m a (Dbmaj7)lone.

Oh, he’s a (Gb)luck y guy.

I wish I was like him,

’cause when he talks a bout me,

he don’t look (Ab)this way.

He’s a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

He used to (Dbmaj7)luck y guy,

oh, he’s a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

He does n’t (Dbmaj7)wor ry (Db6)a bout me when (Dbmaj7)I’m gone.

He goes to (Dbmaj7)sleep at night;

he don’t turn (Dbmaj7)off the light

and won der how to (Dbmaj7)find me (Db6)and if I’m a (Dbmaj7)lone.

Oh, he’s a (Gb)luck y guy.

I wish I was like him,

’cause when he talks a bout me,

he don’t look (Ab)this way.

He’s a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

He used to bod y (Db)with me in the (Ebm7)world.

He’s a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

For

tune walks

right in the door,

and (Gb)here

(Gb)I

(Ebm7sus4)am just like be fore.

(Db6)Da di n da (Dbmaj7)di di,

di di di n da (Dbmaj7)di di,

di di di n da (Dbmaj7)di di (Db6)di di di di n (Dbmaj7)da.

Oh, da da (Gb)da.

Well, I’m not gon na wake up and to (Db)mor row is a (Ebm7)new day.

I’m a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

Hey, I’m a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

(Db6)Real, real (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

Hey, I’m a (Dbmaj7)luck y guy.

(Db6)Real, real

(Dbmaj7)Ooh,

(Db6)hoo,

(Db6)oh, I’m a (Dbmaj7)luck

(Db6)y

(Dbmaj7)guy.

(Db6)Oh, I’m a… (Dbmaj7)Ooh,

(Db6)hoo,

(Db6)oh, I’m a… (Dbmaj7)Ooh.

Lucky Guy by Rickie Lee Jones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Gb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lucky Guy”

What key is "Lucky Guy" in?: "Lucky Guy" by Rickie Lee Jones is in the key of Gb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lucky Guy" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Lucky Guy" 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.
What chords are used in "Lucky Guy"?: This arrangement of "Lucky Guy" uses 7 chords: Ab, Db, Db6, Dbmaj7, Ebm7, Gb, Gb6.
How long does it take to learn "Lucky Guy" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?: Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.