Got a call from an old friend, we used to be real close.
Said he could n’t go on the A mer i can way.
Closed the shop, sold the house, bought a tick et to the West Coast.
Now he gives them a stand up rou tine in L.
A.
I don’t need you to wor ry for me ’cause I’m al right.
I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to come home.
I don’t care what you say an y more, this is my life.
Go a head with your own life, leave me a lone.
I nev er said you had to of fer me a (F#)sec ond chance.
I nev er said I was a vic tim of cir cum stance.
I still be long,
don’t get me wrong.
You can speak your mind, but (G)not (A)on my time.
They will tell you you can’t sleep a lone in a strange place.
Then they’ll tell you you can’t sleep with some bod y else.
Ah, but soon or lat er, you sleep in your own space.
Ei ther way, it’s o kay, you wake up with your self.
I don’t care what you say an y more, this is (G)my life.
Go a head with your own life, leave me a lone.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self, it’s my (Bb)life.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self, it’s my (Bb)life.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self, it’s my (Bb)life.
(Ebmaj7)Keep it to your self, it’s my (Bb)life.
My Life by Billy Joel
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “My Life”
- What key is "My Life" in?
- "My Life" by Billy Joel is in the key of D with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "My Life" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "My Life" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "My Life"?
- This arrangement of "My Life" uses 14 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C9, D, D7, E7, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "My Life" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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