What key is "Steppin' Out" in?

"Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out"?

This arrangement of "Steppin' Out" uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm7, Db, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Steppin' Out" 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 Joe Jackson can I play here?

Try "Steppin' Out", "Steppin' Out". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Now,

the (Db)mist a cross the win dow hides the lines;

but (Db)noth ing hides the col our of the lights

that (Db)shine.

E lec tric i (Cm7)ty

so (Db)fine;

look and dry your eyes.

(F)We,

so (Db)tired of all the dark ness in our lives,

with (Db)no more an gry words to say, can come

a live;

get in to a (Cm7)car

and (Db)drive

to the oth er side.

babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Fmaj9)You, babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(F)We

are (Db)young, but get ting old be fore our time.

We’ll (Db)leave the T V and the ra di o

be (Db)hind.

Don’t you won der (Cm7)what

we’ll (Db)find,

step pin’ out to night?

(F)You

can (Db)dress in pink and blue just like a child,

and (Db)in a yel low tax i, turn to me

and smile.

We’ll be there in (Cm7)just

a (Db)while,

if you fol low me.

babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Fmaj9)You, babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Eb)light.

(Fmaj9)Me, babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Fmaj9)You, babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Fmaj9)Me, babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Fmaj9)You, babe,

step pin’ (Ebmaj7)out,

(Ab)in (Bb)to (Eb)the (Bb)night,

(Db)in (Eb)to (Ab)the (Eb)light.

(Eb)light.

Steppin' Out by Joe Jackson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Steppin' Out”

What key is "Steppin' Out" in?: "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out"?: This arrangement of "Steppin' Out" uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm7, Db, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Steppin' Out" 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 Joe Jackson can I play here?: Try "Steppin' Out", "Steppin' Out". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.