Piano Man

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Piano Man" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Piano Man

Where are the chord symbols for "Piano Man" 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. "Piano Man" is in C.
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.
Does "Piano Man" 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. "Piano Man" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Piano Man"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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