Say Goodbye To Hollywood

· by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

Bob by’s driv in’ through the cit y to night through the lights in a hot right new for rent (F)a car.

He joins the lov ers in his heav y ma chine, it’s a scene down on Sun set (F)Boul e vard.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by.

John ny’s tak in’ care of things for a while and his style is so hot right new for trou (F)ba dours.

They got him sit ting with his back to the door now he won’t be my fast gun (F)an y more.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by.

say good bye, my ba by.

Mov in’ on is a chance you (B)take an y time you try (D)to stay

to (G)geth er,

oh

say a word out of line you (B)find that the friends you had (D)are gone

for (G)ev er

for (Dm)ev

(Dm)er.

So by.

y fac es in and out of my life some will last some will just be now and then.

Life is a ser ies of hel los and good byes I’m a fraid it’s time for good bye a gain.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba So man y fac es in and out of my life some will last some will just be now and then.

Life is a ser ies of hel los and good byes I’m a fraid it’s time for good bye a gain.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba

say good bye, my (C)ba by.

Say Goodbye To Hollywood by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Say Goodbye To Hollywood” 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 132 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 "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" 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 "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"?: 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 "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, B, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm, Dm7, Em, +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.