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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Reeling In The Years”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Reeling In The Years" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Reeling In The Years" is in A.
- 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.
- 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.
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