Other arrangements of My Life
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
2 people have learned this song
Classic piano notation for "My Life" by Billy Joel as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 130 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “My Life”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "My Life" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "My Life" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
More songs you might like
SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Billy Joel