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.