Does "Reeling In The Years" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Reeling In The Years" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "Reeling In The Years"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Reeling In The Years — Piano Lead Sheet

"Reeling In The Years" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(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?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: A
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Steely Dan

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How to Play "Reeling In The Years" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.