Piano Man

by Billy Joel

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(Dm)It’s (C)nine

o’ a (G)clock on tate a (F)Sat ur day,

who nev er had the reg u lar (C)crowd

shuf fles (D)in.

There’s an (C)old in’ man with Dav y

sit ting (F)next in to me Nav y

mak in’ (F)love to his (G7sus)ton ic be and for life.

(C)gin.

And He the says, (C)wait “Son, ress can is you play (G)prac tic me ing a (F)pol mem i o tics ry?

as I’m (F)not real ly sure (C)slow ly get how stoned.

it (D)goes,

Yes, they’re but it’s (C)sad and it’s (G)drink sweet, they and I call (F)lone knew it li com ness plete

but it’s when (F)bet I ter wore than a young (F)drink in’ er man’s a lone.

(C)clothes.”

(Am)La,

la, la,

li, di, (D)da.

La, la,

li, di, (D)da,

da, (G)dum.

(C)Sing us a song,

you’re the (F)pia no man.

(F)Sing us a song

to night.

Well, we’re (C)all in the mood for a (F)mel o dy

and (F)you’ve got us (F)feel in’ al

(C)right.

(Dm)Now, (C)John at the bar

is a (F)friend of mine.

He (F)gets me my (C)drinks

for free.

And he’s (C)quick with a joke

or to (F)light up your smoke,

but there’s (F)some place that he’d rath er be.

He says, (C)“Bill, I be lieve this is (F)kill ing me,”

as a (F)smile

ran a (C)way

from his (D)face.

“Well, I’m (C)sure that I (G)could be a mov ie star

if (F)I could get out of this place.”

Oh, (Am)la,

la, la,

li, di, (D)da.

La, la,

li, di, (D)da,

da, (G)dum.

Now, (C)(lone.)

(C)Sing us a song,

you’re the (F)pia no man.

(F)Sing us a song

to night.

Well, we’re (C)all in the mood for a (F)mel o dy

and (F)you’ve got us (F)feel in’ al

(C)right.

(Dm)It’s a (C)pret ty good crowd

for a (F)Sat ur day,

and the (F)man a ger (C)gives me a smile

’cause he (C)knows that it’s (G)me they’ve been (F)com in’ to see

to for (F)get a bout

(F)life for a while.

And the (C)pia no, it (G)sounds

like a (F)car ni val,

and the mi cro phone

(C)smells

like a (D)beer.

And they (C)sit at the bar

and put (F)bread in my jar,

and say, (F)“Man,

what are (F)you do in’ here?”

Oh,

(Am)la,

la, la,

li, di, (D)da.

La, la,

li, di, (D)da,

da, (G)dum.

(C)Sing us a song,

you’re the (F)pia no man.

(F)Sing us a song

to night.

Well, we’re all in the mood

for a (F)mel o dy

and (F)you’ve got us (F)feel in’ al

(C)right.

Piano Man by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Piano Man 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 C at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Piano Man" 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 "Piano Man"?
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 "Piano Man" use?
Just 11 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Ddim7, Dm, Dm7, F, +3 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.