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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 130 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 “Rikki Don't Lose That Number”
- What key is "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan played in?
- Rikki Don't Lose That Number is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" 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 "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?
- "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, +7 more.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE", "REELING IN THE YEARS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.