Lullabye

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Good night, (Cm6)my an gel, time (Cm)to close (G)your eyes,

and save (D7)these ques (Em)tions for (D)an oth (C)er day.

I think (Cm6)I know (G)what you’ve (Cm)been ask (G)ing me.

I think (D7)you know (Em)what I’ve (D)been trying (A)to say.

I prom (G)ised I (C6)would nev (Cmaj7)er (G)leave

(D)you,

(G)and you (G)should al ways know

wher ev (G7)er you may go, no (G)mat (Am7)ter (G)where you are, I nev er (A)will (A7)be (C)far (D6)a (C)way.

Good night, (Cm6)my an gel, now (Cm)it’s time (G)to sleep,

and still (D7)so man (Em)y things (D)I want (C)to say.

Re mem (Cm6)ber all (G)the songs (Cm)you sang (G)for me

when we (D7)went sail (Em)ing on (D)an em (A)’rald bay.

And like (G)a boat (C6)out on (Cmaj7)the (G)o

(D)cean,

(G)I’m rock (G)ing you to sleep.

The wa (G7)ter’s dark and deep in (G)side (Am7)this (G)an cient heart you’ll al ways (A)be (A7)a (C)far (D6)a (C)way.

(C)part (D)of me.

(G)Good night, (Cm6)my an (G)gel, now (Cm)it’s time (G)to dream,

and dream (D7)how won (Em)der ful (Bm)your (D)life (C)will be.

(G)Some day (Cm6)your child (G)may cry, (G7)and if (C)you sing (G7)this lull (A)a bye, (Cm6)then (G)in (Cm)your (G)heart there will (A7)al ways be a (D7sus)part (D7)of (G)me.

(G)Some day (Cm6)we’ll all (G)be gone (G7)but lull (C)a byes (G7)go on (A)and on.

(Cm6)They (G)nev (Cm)er (G)die, that's how (A7)you and (D7sus)I (D7)will (G)be.

Lullabye — Simple Sheet Music

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"Lullabye" 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, 90 BPM.

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

About “Lullabye”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lullabye"?
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 "Lullabye" by Billy Joel played in?
Lullabye 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 "Lullabye"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lullabye" 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 "Lullabye"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lullabye"?
"Lullabye" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lullabye"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: A, A6, A7, Adim, Am7, Asus4, Bb, Bm, +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.
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 "Lullabye". Key of G, 90 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.