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(G)It’s (C)nine o’ (Em)clock on a (Am)Sat ur day,
the (F)reg u lar (C)crowd shuf fles (D7)in.
There’s an (C)old man
sit ting (Am)next to me
mak in’ (F)love to his (G7sus)ton ic and (C)gin.
He says, (C)“Son, can you (Em)play me a (Am)mem o ry?
I’m (F)not real ly (C)sure how it (D)goes,
but it’s (C)sad and it’s (Em)sweet and I (Am)knew it com (C)plete when (F)I wore a (G7sus)young er man’s (C)clothes.”
(Am)Da da (Am)da de de (D7)da
da (Am)da de de (D7)da
da (G)da.
(C)Sing us a (Em)song, you’re the (Am)pia no man.
(F)Sing us a (C)song to (D)night.
Well, we’re (C)all in the (Em)mood for a (Am)mel o dy,
and (F)you’ve got us (G7sus)feel in’ al (C)right.
Now (C)nine o’ (Em)clock on a (Am)Sat ur day,
the (F)reg u lar (C)crowd shuf fles (D7)in.
There’s an (C)old man
sit ting (Am)next to me
mak in’ (F)love to his (G7sus)ton ic and (C)gin.
He says, (C)“Son, can you (Em)play me a (Am)mem o ry?
I’m (F)not real ly (C)sure how it (D)goes,
but it’s (C)sad and it’s (Em)sweet and I (Am)knew it com (C)plete when (F)I wore a (G7sus)young er man’s (C)clothes.”
(Am)Da da (Am)da de de (D7)da
da (Am)da de de (D7)da
da (G)da.
(C)Sing us a (Em)song, you’re the (Am)pia no man.
(F)Sing us a (C)song to (D)night.
Well, we’re (C)all in the (Em)mood for a (Am)mel o dy,
and (F)you’ve got us (G7sus)feel in’ al (C)right.
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Piano Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"Piano Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 150 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Piano Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Piano Man"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Piano Man" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Piano Man". Key of C, 150 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.