Steppin' Out

by Joe Jackson
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Lyrics

(G)Now,

the (Eb)mist a cross the (F)win dow hides the line;

but (Eb)noth ing hides the (F)col our of the (Dm7)lights

that (Eb)shine.

E lec tric i (Dm7)ty

so (Eb)fine;

look and dry your eyes.

(G)We,

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

with (Eb)no more an gry (F)words to say, can (Dm7)come

a (Eb)live;

get in to a (Dm7)car

and (Eb)drive

to the oth er side.

babe,

step pin’ (Fmaj7)out,

(Bb)in to (F)the (C)night,

(Eb)in to (Bb)the (F)light.

(Gmaj7)You, babe,

step pin’ (Fmaj7)out,

(Bb)in to (F)the (C)night,

(Eb)in to (Bb)the (F)light.

(G)We

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

We’ll (Eb)leave the T V (F)and the ra di (Dm7)o

be (Eb)hind.

Don’t you won der (Dm7)what

we’ll (Eb)find,

step pin’ out to night?

(G)You

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

and (Eb)in a yel low (F)tax i, turn to (Dm7)me

and (Eb)smile.

We’ll be there in (Dm7)just

a (Eb)while,

if you fol low me.

babe,

step pin’ (Fmaj7)out,

(Bb)in to (F)the (C)night,

(Eb)in to (Bb)the (F)light.

(Gmaj7)You, babe,

step pin’ (Fmaj7)out,

(Bb)in to (F)the (C)night,

(Eb)in to (Bb)the (F)light.

(Gmaj9)Me, babe,

Steppin' Out — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Steppin' Out" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Steppin' Out

Why does "Steppin' Out" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Steppin' Out".
What key is "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson played in?
Steppin' Out is arranged in the key of G 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 real sheet music for "Steppin' Out"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Steppin' Out".
Can I see all the notes in "Steppin' Out"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 140 BPM.

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