Rikki Don't Lose That Number

by Steely Dan
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We hear you’re (A)leav ing, town, he’s that’s O.

(E)K.

I thought our lit tle (A)wild time on had just be (E)gun.

I guess you kind of (A)scared your self, games you turn and run.

But if you have a (A)change of heart,

(E7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; you don’t wan na (G)call no bod y else.

Send it off in a (G)let ter to your self.

(Cmaj7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; it’s the (Em)on ly one you own.

You might (Cmaj7)use it if you feel (D)bet (A)ter

when you get home.

I have a (A)friend in town, he’s heard your (E)name.

I We can go out (A)driv ing on had Slow Hand (E)Row.

I We could stay in (A)side and play games you I don’t know.

And you could have a (A)change of heart.

(E7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; you don’t wan na (G)call no bod y else.

Send it off in a (G)let ter to your self.

(Cmaj7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; it’s the (Em)on ly one you own.

You might (Cmaj7)use it if you feel (D)bet (A)ter

when you get home.

You tell your self you’re (G#m7)not my kind,

but you don’t e ven (C#m7)know your mind.

And you could have a (A)change of heart.

(E7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num (Rik ber, don’t lose that num ki, don’t lose that num ber.

Rikki Don't Lose That Number by Steely Dan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rikki Don't Lose That Number

What key is "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" in?
"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?
This arrangement of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" uses 15 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
Try "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE", "REELING IN THE YEARS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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