Got a call from an old friend for we used to be real close.
Said he could n’t go on the A mer i can way.
Closed the shop, sold the house, bought a tick et to the West Coast.
Now he gives them a stand up rou tine in L.
A.
I don’t need you to wor ry for me used ’cause I’m al right.
I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to come home.
I don’t care what you say an y more, et this is my life.
Go a head with your own life, rou leave me a lone.
I nev er said you had to of fer me a (F#7)se cond chance.
I nev er said I was a vic tim of cir cum stance.
I still be long,
don’t get me wrong.
You can speak your mind but (G)not (A)on (G)my (A)time.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self, it’s my (Bb)life.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self it’s my (Bb)life.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self, it’s my (Bb)life.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self it’s my (Bb)life.
My Life — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "My Life" by Billy Joel. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “My Life”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Life" by Billy Joel in?
- The backing track is in D at 130 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "My Life" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "My Life"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "My Life" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "My Life"?
- "My Life" was originally performed by Billy Joel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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