The Joker

by Steve Miller Band
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Lyrics

Some peo ple call me the Space Cow boy,

yeah.

Some call me the Gang ster of Love.

Some peo ple call me Maur ice

’cause I speak of the pom pa tus of love.

Peo ple talk a bout me, ba by,

say I’m do ing you wrong, do ing you wrong.

Well, don’t you wor ry, ba by, don’t wor ry ’cause I’m right here, right here, right here, right here at home.

’Cause I’m a (F)pick er.

I’m a (Bb)grin ner.

I’m a (F)lov er and I’m a (Bb)sin ner.

I play my mu sic in the sun.

I’m a (F)jok er.

I’m a (Bb)smok er.

I’m a (F)mid night tok er.

I get my lov ing on the run.

Oo, hoo.

Oo, hoo.

You’re the cut est thing that I ev er did see.

I real ly love your peach es, wan na shake your tree.

Lov ey dov ey, lov ey dov ey, lov ey dov ey all the time.

Oo, wee, ba by, I’ll sure show you a good time.

’Cause I’m a (F)pick er.

I’m a (Bb)grin ner.

I’m a (F)lov er and I’m a (Bb)sin ner.

I play my mu sic in the sun.

I’m a (F)jok er.

I’m a (Bb)smok er.

I’m a (F)mid night tok er.

I sure don’t wan na hurt no (C)one.

Oo, hoo.

Oo, hoo.

Peo ple keep talk in’ a bout me, ba by.

They say I’m do ing you wrong.

Well, don’t you wor ry.

Don’t wor ry.

No, don’t wor ry, Ma ma,

’cause I’m right here at home.

The Joker by Steve Miller Band

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Joker”

What key is "The Joker" in?
"The Joker" by Steve Miller Band is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Joker" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Joker" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The Joker" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Steve Miller Band can I play here?
Try "THE JOKER", "ABRACADABRA", "ROCK'N ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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