Other arrangements of An Innocent Man
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Some peo ple stay far a way from the door if there’s a (Em)chance of it o pen ing up,
they hear a voice in the hall ber too well and hope some that it just pass es by.
Some peo ple live with the fear of a touch, and the an (Em)tak ger of hav ing been a fool,
they will not lis ten to an y one so no bod y tells them a lie.
I know you’re on ly pro tect ing your self,
I know you’re think ing of some (G)turn bod y else.
(CN.C.)Some one who hurt you, but I’m not a bove mak ing up for the love you’ve been de (Em)ny ing you could ev er feel, love,
I’m not a bove do ing an y a thing to re store your me faith if I can.
Some peo ple see through the eyes of the old be fore they (Em)ev er get a look at the young.
I’m on ly will ing to hear you can cry be cause I am an in no cent (D)man.
(D)I (G)am
an in no cent (C)man,
oh yes I am.
Some peo ple say they will nev er be lieve an oth er (Em)prom ise they hear in the dark,
be cause they on ly re mem ber too well they heard some bod y tell them be fore.
Some peo ple sleep all a lone ev ’ry night in stead of (Em)tak ing a lov ing er to bed,
some peo ple find that it’s eas i er to hate than to wait an y more.
I know you don’t want to hear what I say,
I know you’re gon na keep some (G)turn ing a way.
(CN.C.)But I’ve been there, and if I can sur vive I can keep you a live, I’m not a (Em)bove go ing through it a gain, love,
I’m not a bove be ing cool for the while, if you’re cruel to the I’ll un der stand.
Some peo ple run from a pos si ble fight, some peo ple (Em)fig ure they can nev as er win.
And al though this is a fight I and lose, the ac cused is an in no cent (D)man.
(D)I (G)am
an in no cent (C)man,
oh yes I am.
An in (A)no cent man.
You know you on ly hurt your (D)self out of spite,
I guess you’d rath er be a (G)mar tyr to night.
That’s your de ci sion, but I’m
An in (A)no cent man,
(G)oh.
An Innocent Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "An Innocent Man" by Billy Joel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 92 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “An Innocent Man”
- What key is "An Innocent Man" by Billy Joel played in?
- An Innocent Man is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "An Innocent Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "An Innocent Man" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "An Innocent Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "An Innocent Man"?
- "An Innocent Man" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "An Innocent Man"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Am7, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "An Innocent Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "An Innocent Man" by Billy Joel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "An Innocent Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "An Innocent Man" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.