You May Be Right

by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

(A)Fri day night I crashed your par ty Sat ur day I said I’m sor ry, ven rode Sun day came and trashed me out a gain.

I was on ly hav ing fun,

was n’t hurt ing an y one.

And we all en joyed the week end for a change.

I’ve been strand ed in the com bat zone, I walked through Bed ford Stuy a lone, e I told I my mo tor cy cle in the rain.

And you told me not to drive,

but I made it home a live.

So you said that on ly proves that I’m in while.

I’ve Now think (A)sane.

(CN.C.)You may be right.

(CN.C.)I may be cra zy;

but it just may be a lun a tic you’re (F#m7)look ing for.

It’s Turn out the light,

it’s don’t try to save me.

You may be wrong for all I know but you may be right.

Well,

re mem

You may be wrong but you may be right.

You may be wrong but you may be right.

may (CN.C.)be right.

You May Be Right by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You May Be Right” 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 A at 150 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 "You May Be Right" 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 "You May Be Right"?
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.