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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "My Life" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "My Life" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "My Life" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "My Life"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "My Life" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "My Life"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Life" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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