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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Reeling In The Years" by Steely Dan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Reeling In The Years" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Reeling In The Years" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Reeling In The Years"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Reeling In The Years" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Reeling In The Years"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Reeling In The Years" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
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