Baby Grand

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Late at night,

I’ve when it’s dark and cold,

I reach out this world.

for some one to ways be (Gm)there.

When I’m for tunes,

when I’m lone ly, nough.

she comes through.

for wom en,

She’s the on ly one who (D7)can.

my hands.

But My ba by (Gm7)grand

is all I (A)need.

In my time,

I’ve but they ev ’ry where

I a round had fame,

She would al n’t ways be (Gm)there.

An y for tunes,

an y hour, e nough.

all it takes for wom en,

is the pow er just one (D7)in my hands.

But This ba by (Gm7)grand

is all I (A)need.

(Gm7)grand’s

been good to (F)me.

I’ve had friends,

I’ve but they slipped a way.

I And I’ve had fame,

but it does n’t ways be (Gm)there.

I’ve made for tunes,

spent them fast e nough.

all As takes for wom en,

they don’t last with just one (D7)man.

my hands.

But my ba by (Gm7)grand

is all I (A)need.

(Gm7)grand’s

been good to (F)me.

(Gm7)grand

is gon na stand by (F)me.

They (Dm)say

no one’s (Dm7)gon na play this on the ra di o.

They said mel an (Dm7)chol y blues were dead and (Cm7)gone.

But on ly songs like these,

played in (E)mi nor keys,

keep those mem o (Ab)ries hold ing (Gm7)on.

I’ve come far

from the life I strayed in.

And I’ve

got the scars

from those (C)dives I (D7)played in.

Now I’m home

and I’m wea ry,

and in my bones,

ev ’ry (E)drear y one night (Am7)stand.

My

ba by grand

is com ing (A)home with me,

(A7)with me.

Ev er (C)since this gig be gan,

my ba by (C7)grand’s

been good to (B)me.

Baby Grand — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Baby Grand" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Baby Grand”

Can I play "Baby Grand" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Baby Grand" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Baby Grand" by Billy Joel played in?
Baby Grand is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby Grand"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Baby Grand" 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 "Baby Grand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Baby Grand"?
"Baby Grand" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Baby Grand"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Ab7, Abdim7, Am7, Bb, Bbm7, Bbm9, Bm7, +17 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Baby Grand"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Baby Grand" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Baby Grand"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Baby Grand" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.