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(D)Your (Bm7)ev in’ er me last in’ sum mer, you can see it fad (A)in’ fast, so (D)you grab a piece (A)of some thin’ that (Bm7)you think is gon (A)na last.
Well, (C#dim)you would n’t e ven know (Cm)a dia mond if (Bm)you held it in (A)your hand; (D)the things you think (A)are pre cious I (Bm7)can’t un der stand.
Are you reel in’ in the (Gmaj9)years,
stow in’ a way the (A)time?
Are you gath er in’ up the (Gmaj9)tears,
have you had e nough of (A)mine?
Are you reel in’ in the (Gmaj9)years,
stow in’ a way the (A)time?
Are you gath er in’ up the (Gmaj9)tears,
have you had e nough of (F#m7)mine?
You (D)been (Bm7)tell in’ a me you’re a gen ius and since you were sev (A)en teen; so (D)in all the time (A)I’ve known you I (Bm7)still don’t know what (A)you mean.
Af (C#dim)The week n’t end ven at (Cm)the col lege did (Bm)n’t turn out like (A)you planned; (D)the things that pass (A)for knowl edge I (Bm7)can’t un der stand.
Are you reel in’ in the (Gmaj9)years,
stow in’ a way the (A)time?
Are you gath er in’ up the (Gmaj9)tears,
have you had e nough of (A)mine?
Are you reel in’ in the (Gmaj9)years,
stow in’ a way the (A)time?
Are you gath er in’ up the (Gmaj9)tears,
have you had e nough of (F#m7)mine?
You (D)I
(F#m7)mine?
Reeling In The Years — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Reeling In The Years" by Steely Dan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 100 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 “Reeling In The Years”
- What key is "Reeling In The Years" by Steely Dan played in?
- Reeling In The Years is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Reeling In The Years"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Reeling In The Years" 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 "Reeling In The Years"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Reeling In The Years"?
- "Reeling In The Years" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Reeling In The Years"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, C#dim, Cm, D, F#m7, +1 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 there a karaoke version of "Reeling In The Years" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Reeling In The Years" by Steely Dan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Reeling In The Years" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Reeling In The Years" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.