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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.
co.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Miami 2017" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Miami 2017" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Miami 2017" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Miami 2017" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Miami 2017" is in the key of D at 128 BPM.
- What chords are in "Miami 2017"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


