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If it (D)seems like I’ve been lost in let’s re mem ber,
if you think I’m feel ing old er and miss ing my young er days,
oh, then you (G)should have known me much bet ter, ’cause my past is some thing that nev er got in my (D)way,
oh no.
Still I would not be here now if I nev er had the hun ger,
and I’m not a shamed to say the wild boys were my friends.
Oh ’cause I (G)nev er felt the de sire
’til their mu sic set me on fire, and then I was (D)saved,
(G)yeah.
That’s why I’m keep ing the faith.
(G)Yeah, (CN.C.)yeah, yeah, yeah keep ing the faith.
We wore mat a dor boots on ly Flagg Broth ers had them with a Cu ban heel,
Ir i des cent socks with the same col or shirt, and a tight pair of chi nos.
Oh, I (G)put on my shark skin jack et, you know the kind with the vel vet col lar and dit ty bop (D)shades,
oh yeah.
I took a fresh pack of Luck ies and a mint called Sen Sen,
my old man’s Tro jans and his Old Spice af ter shave.
Oh, combed my (G)hair in a pom pa dour
like the rest of the Ro me os wore, a per ma nent (D)wave,
(G)yeah.
We were keep ing the faith.
(G)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, keep ing the faith.
You can get just so much from a good thing,
you can (A)lin ger too long in your dreams.
Say good (A)bye to the old ies but good ies,
you ’cause the (Em7)good ole days were n’t al ways good and to (Em7)mor row ain’t as bad as it seems.
Now I (D)Learned stick my ball sons as a for mal ed u ca tion,
now I’m lost a lot of fights to but it taught me how to beer in the K.
Oh, I’m gon na (G)heard a bout my sex but not e nough, I found you could dance and still look tough an y (D)way,
oh yes I did.
I found out a man ain’t just be ing ma cho,
ate an aw ful lot of late night drive in food, drank a lot of take home pay.
I (G)thought I was the Duke of Earl
when I made it with a red haired girl in the Chev ro let,
oh won der ful to be a live when the rock and roll (D)plays,
(G)yeah.
When the mem o ry (F#m)stays,
(G)yeah.
I’m keep ing the faith,
(G)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah keep ing the faith.
I’m keep ing the faith,
yes, I am
you know I’m keep ing the faith.
(G)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah keep ing the faith.
I’m keep ing the faith,
yes, I am
you know I’m keep ing the faith.
Keeping The Faith — Simple Sheet Music
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"Keeping The Faith" 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 D, 75 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 “Keeping The Faith”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Keeping The Faith"?
- 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 "Keeping The Faith" by Billy Joel played in?
- Keeping The Faith 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 "Keeping The Faith"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Keeping The Faith" 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 "Keeping The Faith"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Keeping The Faith"?
- "Keeping The Faith" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Keeping The Faith"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, Em7, F#m, 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 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 "Keeping The Faith". Key of D, 75 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.