Other arrangements of Piano Man
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It’s (C)nine o’ a (G)clock on tate a (F)Sat ur day,
who nev er had the (C)crowd shuf fles (D)in.
There’s an (C)old y man
sit ting (F)next in to me Nav y mak in’ (F)love to his (G)ton ic be and for life.
(C)gin.
And He the (C)wait ress is you play (G)prac tic ing a (F)pol i tics as I’m (F)not real ly sure (C)slow ly get how stoned.
(D)goes,
Yes, they’re it’s (C)sad and it’s (G)drink they I call (F)lone it li ness plete but it’s when (F)bet ter wore than young (F)drink in’ man’s a lone.
(C)clothes.”
(A)La, la, la, li, di, (D)da.
La, la, li, di, (D)da,
da, (G)dum.
(C)Sing us a song, you’re the (F)pia no man.
(F)Sing us a song to night.
Well, we’re (C)all in the mood for a (F)mel o dy
and (F)you’ve got us (F)feel in’ al (C)right.
Now, (C)John at the bar is a (F)friend of mine.
He (F)gets me my (C)drinks for free.
And he’s (C)quick with a joke or to (F)smoke,
but there’s (F)some place that he’d rath er be.
He says, (C)“Bill, I be lieve this is (F)kill ing me,” as a (F)smile ran a (C)way from his (D)face.
“Well, I’m (C)sure that I (G)could be a mov ie star
if (F)I could get out of this place.”
Oh, (A)la, la, la, li, di, (D)da.
La, la, li, di, (D)da,
da, (G)dum.
Now, (C)(lone.)
(C)Sing us a song, you’re the (F)pia no man.
(F)Sing us a song to night.
Well, we’re (C)all in the mood for a (F)mel o dy
and (F)you’ve got us (F)feel in’ al (C)right.
It’s a (C)pret ty good crowd for a (F)Sat ur day,
and the (F)man a ger (C)gives me a smile
’cause he (C)knows that it’s (G)me they’ve been (F)see
to for (F)get a bout (F)life for a while.
And the (C)pia no, it (G)sounds like a (F)car ni val, and the mi cro phone (C)smells like a (D)beer.
And they (C)sit at the bar and put (F)jar,
and say, (F)“Man, what are (F)you do in’ here?”
Oh, (A)la, la, la, li, di, (D)da.
La, la, li, di, (D)da,
da, (G)dum.
(C)Sing us a song, you’re the (F)pia no man.
(F)Sing us a song to night.
Well, we’re all in the mood for a (F)mel o dy
and (F)you’ve got us (F)feel in’ al (C)right.
Piano Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Piano Man" 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 C, 80 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 “Piano Man”
- What key is "Piano Man" by Billy Joel played in?
- Piano Man is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Piano Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Piano Man" 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 "Piano Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Piano Man"?
- "Piano Man" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Piano Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Piano Man" 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 "Piano Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Piano Man" 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.