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Aja Lyrics by Steely Dan

Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980

1977

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Up on the hill, people never stare
They just don't care

[Chorus]
Chinese music under banyan trees
Here at the dude ranch above the sea
Aja, when all my dime dancin' is through
I run to you

[Verse 2]
Up on the hill, they've got time to burn
There's no return

[Chorus]
Double helix in the sky tonight
Throw out the hardware, let's do it right
Aja, when all my dime dancin' is through
I run to you

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Up on the hill, they think I'm okay
Or so they say

[Chorus]
Chinese music always sets me free
Angular banjos sound good to me
Aja, when all my dime dancin' is through
I run to you

[Instrumental Outro]
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About “Aja” by Steely Dan

Read the complete lyrics to "Aja" by Steely Dan from the album "Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980" in 1977. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Jazz Fusion, Pop-Rock, Jazz-Funk.

"Aja" is performed by Steely Dan. from the album "Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980" in 1977 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Aja", explore more songs by Steely Dan using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Aja" is credited to Steely Dan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Aja" appears on "Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980" in 1977.

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