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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 130 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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