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I re mem ber
the thir ty five sweet good byes
when you put me on the (D)Wol ver ine up in (G)An nan dale.
It was still Sep tem ber
when your dad dy was she quite sur prised
to find you with the (D)work ing girls in the (G)coun ty jail.
I was hear the smok ing with the boys up stairs when I na
heard a bout the whole af fair.
I said, (G)“Oh, (Em)no,
(Em)Wil liam and Mar y won’t (C)do.”
Well, I (D)did not think the girl could be (Bm7)so (Em)cruel,
and I’m (D)nev er go ing back to my (Bm7)old school.
O le an ders
the grow ing out side her door,
when you soon they’re gon na (D)be in bloom up in (G)An nan dale.
It was I can’t stand her
a bout do ing what she did be fore,
but liv ing like a (D)gyp sy queen in a (G)fair y tale.
Well, I hear the whis tle but the I can’t go; I’m gon na
take her down to Mex i co.
She said, (G)“Oh, (Em)no,
(Em)Gua da la ja ra won’t (C)do.”
Well, I (D)did not think the girl could be (Bm7)so (Em)cruel,
and I’m (D)nev er go ing back to my (Bm7)old school.
school.
My Old School — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "My Old School" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Old School”
- Can I play "My Old School" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "My Old School" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "My Old School" by Steely Dan played in?
- My Old School is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Old School"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Old School" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Old School"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Old School"?
- "My Old School" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 a complete beginner play "My Old School"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "My Old School" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "My Old School"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Old School" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.