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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Miami 2017" 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 D, 128 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Miami 2017" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Miami 2017" 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 "Miami 2017" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Miami 2017" 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.