Miami 2017

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Seen the lights go out on Broad way,

I saw the (G)Em pire State laid (A)low.

And life went on lived be yond the Pal i sades,

they (Bm)all bought Cad il lacs,

and left there long a go.

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They held a (G)con cert out in Brook lyn

to watch the (G)is land bridg es blow.

They turned our pow er down,

and drove us un der ground,

but we went (G)right on with the show.

I’ve seen the (G)lights go out on Broad way,

I saw the ru ins at my feet.

You know we al most did n’t no tice it.

We’d seen it all the time

on For ty (G)Sec ond Street.

They burned the church es down in Har lem

like in that Span ish civ il war.

The flames were ev ’ry where,

but no one real ly cared,

it al ways (G)burned up there be (D)fore.

I’ve seen the (G)lights go out on Broad way,

I saw the might y sky line fall.

The boats were wait ing at the bat ter y,

the un ion went on strike;

they nev er (G)sailed at all.

They sent a car rier out from Nor folk

and picked the Yan kees up for free.

They said that Queens could stay

and blew the Bronx a way,

and sank Man (G)hat tan out at (D)sea.

You know those lights were bright on Broad and keep the (G)mem o ry a (Bb)live.

Miami 2017 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Miami 2017" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 128 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Miami 2017”

Why does "Miami 2017" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Miami 2017".
What key is "Miami 2017" by Billy Joel played in?
Miami 2017 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 "Miami 2017"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Miami 2017" 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 "Miami 2017"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Miami 2017"?
"Miami 2017" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Miami 2017"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dmaj7, +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 this real sheet music for "Miami 2017"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Miami 2017".
Can I see all the notes in "Miami 2017"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 128 BPM.