Keeping The Faith

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Keeping The Faith" by Billy Joel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Keeping The Faith”

Can I learn "Keeping The Faith" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Keeping The Faith" with hands-separate practice in D at 75 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Keeping The Faith"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Keeping The Faith" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Keeping The Faith"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Keeping The Faith" is in the key of D at 75 BPM.