Lullabye

by Billy Joel

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Good night, (Cm6)my an gel, time (Cm)to close (G)your eyes,

and save (D7)these ques (Em)tions for (D)an oth (C)er day.

I think (Cm6)I know (G)what you’ve (Cm)been ask (G)ing me.

I think (D7)you know (Em)what I’ve (D)been trying (A)to say.

I prom (G)ised I (C6)would nev (Cmaj7)er (G)leave

(D)you,

(G)and you (G)should al ways know

wher ev (G7)er you may go, no (G)mat (Am7)ter (G)where you are, I nev er (A)will (A7)be (C)far (D6)a (C)way.

Good night, (Cm6)my an gel, now (Cm)it’s time (G)to sleep,

and still (D7)so man (Em)y things (D)I want (C)to say.

Re mem (Cm6)ber all (G)the songs (Cm)you sang (G)for me

when we (D7)went sail (Em)ing on (D)an em (A)’rald bay.

And like (G)a boat (C6)out on (Cmaj7)the (G)o

(D)cean,

(G)I’m rock (G)ing you to sleep.

The wa (G7)ter’s dark and deep in (G)side (Am7)this (G)an cient heart you’ll al ways (A)be (A7)a (C)far (D6)a (C)way.

(C)part (D)of me.

(G)Good night, (Cm6)my an (G)gel, now (Cm)it’s time (G)to dream,

and dream (D7)how won (Em)der ful (Bm)your (D)life (C)will be.

(G)Some day (Cm6)your child (G)may cry, (G7)and if (C)you sing (G7)this lull (A)a bye, (Cm6)then (G)in (Cm)your (G)heart there will (A7)al ways be a (D7sus)part (D7)of (G)me.

(G)Some day (Cm6)we’ll all (G)be gone (G7)but lull (C)a byes (G7)go on (A)and on.

(Cm6)They (G)nev (Cm)er (G)die, that's how (A7)you and (D7sus)I (D7)will (G)be.

Lullabye by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lullabye” by Billy Joel in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lullabye" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Lullabye"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Lullabye" use?
Just 25 chords: A, A6, A7, Adim, Am7, Asus4, Bb, Bm, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.