I've Loved These Days

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Now, we take our time,

so non cha lant

and spend our nights

so bon vi vant.

We dress our days

in (Bb)silk en robes

The mon ey comes

the mon ey goes

we know it’s all

a (G)pass (D7)ing phase

So We light our lamps

for at mos phere

and hang our hopes

on chan de liers

We’re go ing wrong,

we’re (Bb)gain ing weight

We’re sleep ing long

and far too late

and so it’s time

to (G)change (D7)our ways

But I’ve (G6)loved (Dm)these (C)days.

Now as we in dulge

in things re fined

We hide our hearts

from hard er times.

A string of pearls,

a (Bb)for eign car

Oh we can on

ly go so far

on cav i ar

and (G)cab (D7)er net

So We drown our doubts

in dry cham pagne

and soothe our souls

with fine co caine

I don’t know why

I (Bb)e ven care

We get so high

and get no where

We’ll have to change

our (G)jad (D7)ed ways

But I’ve (G6)loved (Dm)these (C)days.

But I’ve (G6)loved (Dm)these

But I’ve (G6)loved (Dm)these (C)days.

I've Loved These Days — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I've Loved These Days" 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 C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I've Loved These Days”

What key is "I've Loved These Days" by Billy Joel played in?
I've Loved These Days is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I've Loved These Days"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I've Loved These Days" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I've Loved These Days"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I've Loved These Days"?
"I've Loved These Days" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I've Loved These Days"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Bb, Bb6, C, C7, D, D7, Dm, +4 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 there a karaoke version of "I've Loved These Days" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Loved These Days" 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 "I've Loved These Days" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "I've Loved These Days" 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.