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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"My Life" 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, 132 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 “My Life”
- Why does "My Life" 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 "My Life".
- What key is "My Life" by Billy Joel played in?
- My Life 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 "My Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Life" 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 "My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Life"?
- "My Life" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Life"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C9, D, D7, E7, +6 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 "My Life"?
- 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 "My Life".
- Can I see all the notes in "My Life"?
- 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 132 BPM.
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