The Stranger

by Billy Joel

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THE STRANGER

Medium
Billy Joel76 BPM

Lyrics

Well we (Em)all

have a face

That we (Am)hide a way for (Em)ev er, And we (Am)take them out And (C)show our selves When (D)ev ’ry one has gone

Some are (Em)sat in some are steel

Some are (Am)silk and some are (Em)leath er, They’re the (Am)fac es of a (D)strang er (Em7)But we (Em)love to (Bm7)try them (Em)on.

Well we (Em)all

fall in love

But we (Am)dis re gard the (Em)dan ger, Though we (Am)share so man y (C7)se crets There are (D)some we nev er tell,

Why were (Em)you

so sur prised

That you (Am)nev er saw the (Em)strang er Did you (Am)ev er let your (D)lov er see the (Em)strang er (Bm)in your

self?

Don’t be a fraid to try a gain.

(D7)Ev ’ry one goes (Gmaj7)south

(Gm)ev ’ry now and (D)then.

(Am7)Ooh.

You’ve done it, (Gm)why can’t some one else?

(D7)You should know by (Bm7)now,

(Bb)you’ve been there your

self.

Once I (Em)used er to be lieve

I was (Am)such a great ro (Em)manc er, Then I (Am)came home to a (C7)wom an that I (D)could not rec og nize

When I (Em)pressed her for a rea son she re (Am)fused to e ven (Em)an swer, It was (Am)then I felt the (D)strang er (Em7)kick me (Em)right be (Bm7)tween the (Em)eyes.

Well we (Em)all

fall in love

But we (Am)dis re gard the (Em)dan ger, Though we (Am)share so man y (C7)se crets There are (D)some we nev er tell,

Why were (Em)you

so sur prised

That you (Am)nev er saw the (Em)strang er Did you (Am)ev er let your (D)lov er see the (Em)strang er (Bm)in your

self?

Don’t be a fraid to try a gain.

(D7)Ev ’ry one goes (Gmaj7)south

(Gm)ev ’ry now and (D)then.

(Am7)Ooh.

You’ve done it, (Gm)why can’t some one else?

(D7)You should know by (Bm7)now,

(Bb)you’ve been there your

self.

You may (Em)nev er un der stand

How the (Am)strang er is in (Em)spired er, But he (Am)is n’t al ways (C7)e vil And he (D)is n’t al ways wrong,

Though you (Em)drown in good in ten tions you will (Am)nev er quench the (Em)fire swer, You’ll give (Am)in to your de (D)sires er (Em7)When the (Em)strang er (Bm7)comes a (Em)long.

Well we

The Stranger by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Stranger” 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 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 "The Stranger" 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 "The Stranger"?
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.