My Life

by Billy Joel
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “My Life
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Got a call from an old friend 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 ’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, this is my life.

Go a head with your own life, 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 (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "My Life" by Billy Joel in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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

Why does the accompaniment for "My Life" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "My Life" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for My Life by Billy Joel, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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