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(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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 140 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 “Steppin' Out”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Steppin' Out"?
- 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 Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson played in?
- Steppin' Out is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Steppin' Out"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Steppin' Out" 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 "Steppin' Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Steppin' Out"?
- "Steppin' Out" was originally performed by Joe Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Steppin' Out"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm7, Db, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by Joe Jackson can I play here?
- Try "Steppin' Out", "Steppin' Out". 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 — "Steppin' Out" 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 Bb, 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 140 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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