Why Should I Worry?

by Billy Joel

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One min ute I’m in Cen tral Park,

then I’m down on De lan cy (G)Street.

From the Bow ’ry to St.

(G)Mark’s,

there’s a (C)syn co pat ed (G)beat.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

I’m (G)street wise,

I can (G)im pro vise.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

I’m (G)street smart,

I’ve got (G)New York Cit y heart.

Why should I wor ry?

Why should I care?

I may not have a dime,

but I got street sa voir faire.

Why should I wor ry?

Why should I care?

It’s just be bop u la tion and I got street sa voir faire

What I do is what I say,

on (G)Sut ton Place or (C)Broad way.

What I am is what I know,

in (G)Har lem or So ho.

(G)E ven in Grand Cen tral (C)Sta tion;

it’s all be bop u la tion.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

The (Em)rhy thm of the cit y, but (C)once you get it down,

then (Bm)you can own this town,

(Am)you can wear the crown.

Why should I wor ry?

Why should I care?

I may not have a dime,

but I got street sa voir faire.

Why should I wor ry?

Why should I care?

It’s just be bop u la tion and I got street sa voir faire (CN.C.)Ev ’ry thing goes.

Ev ’ry thing gits.

They love me at the Chel sea, they a dore me at the Ritz.

Why should I wor ry?

Why should I care?

And e ven when I cross that line

I got street sa voir faire.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

(G)Whoo, whoo, (C)whoo, whoo, (G)whoo.

Why Should I Worry? by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Why Should I Worry? 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 168 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 "Why Should I Worry?" 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 "Why Should I Worry?"?
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.