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And Why can’t I (Bbmaj7)lay
(C)low?
I’m a Why can’t I (Bbmaj7)say what I (C)mean?
Now, Why don’t I (Bbmaj7)stay
(C)home
and get my self (Bbmaj7)in to some (C)bor ing rou (Em7)tine?
Why can’t I (A)calm
(Bm7)down?
Why is it (A)al ways a (Bm7)fight?
I can’t get (A)un
(Bm7)wound.
Why do I (Am)throw my self (C)in to the (G7)night?
And I’m on the (Bbmaj7)out
(C)side.
I’m a I don’t fit (Bbmaj7)in to a (C)groove.
Now, I ain’t a (Bbmaj7)bad
(C)guy,
and so tell me: (Bbmaj7)what am I (C)try ing to (Em7)prove?
Why can’t I (A)cool
(Bm7)out?
Why don’t I (A)but ton my (Bm7)lip?
Why do I (A)lash
(Bm7)out?
Why is it (Am)throw my self (C)in to the (G7)night?
(Am)I al ways shoot from the (Dm7)hip?
I cruise from Hous ton to Can (A)al Street,
a mis fit and a reb el.
I see the wi nos talk ing to them selves,
and I
can un der stand.
Why is it ev ’ry time I go (Am)out I al ways seem to get in (Am7)trou ble?
I guess I made an im pres sion on (Am)some bod y north of Hes ter and south of (G7)Grand.
(Am7)seen from the sen si tive (Dm7)side?
But you know in my (Bbmaj7)own
(C)heart,
I’m a big man on (Bbmaj7)Mul ber ry (C)Street.
I play the (Bbmaj7)whole
(C)part;
I leave a (Bbmaj7)big tip with (C)ev ’ry re (Em7)ceipt.
I’m so ro (A)man
(Bm7)tic;
I’m such a (A)pas sion ate (Bm7)man.
Some times I (A)pan
(Bm7)ic,
what if no (Am7)bod y finds (C)out who I (G7)am?
Big Man On Mulberry Street — Simple Sheet Music
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"Big Man On Mulberry Street" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Big Man On Mulberry Street”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Big Man On Mulberry Street"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Big Man On Mulberry Street" by Billy Joel played in?
- Big Man On Mulberry Street is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Big Man On Mulberry Street"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Big Man On Mulberry Street" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Big Man On Mulberry Street"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Big Man On Mulberry Street"?
- "Big Man On Mulberry Street" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Big Man On Mulberry Street"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, Aaug, Abdom, Am, Am7, Bbmaj7, Bdim, Bm7, +12 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Big Man On Mulberry Street". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.