Shameless

by Billy Joel
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Well, I’m (G)shame less

when it comes to (D)lov ing you.

I’d do an y thing you (Em)want me to.

I’d do an y thing at (C)all.

And I’m (G)stand ing

I here for all the (D)world to see.

Ah, but there ain’t that much (Em)left of me

that has ver y far (C)to fall.

You know in (D)I’m not a man who’s (B)ev er been in se (Am7)cure a bout the world I’ve been liv ing in.

I I (B)don’t a break from eas y.

one I have er my pride.

But if (Em)you need to be (F)sat is (F#)fied, I’m (G)shame less.

Ba by, I don’t (D)have a prayer.

An y time I see you (Em)stand ing there

I go down up on my (C)knees.

And I’m (G)chang ing.

I swore I’d nev er (D)com pro mise.

Ah, but you con vinced me (Em)oth er wise.

I’ll do an y thing (C)you please.

You see in (D)all my a life I’ve (B)nev er found what I (Am7)could n’t re the sist, what I n’t turn down.

I could (B)walk a way from an y one I ev er knew pride.

but I (Em)you need to be (F)sat is (F#)fied, I’m (Em)can’t walk a way from (F)you.

I have (Bb)nev er let an y thing have this much con (Am)trol o ver me.

I (Ab)worked too hard to call my life my (Eb)own.

Well, I (Bb)made my self a world and it worked so per fect ly.

But it’s (Ab)your world now.

I can’t re fuse.

(Am)I nev er had so (D7)much to lose.

I’m (G)shame less.

You know it (D)should be eas y for a (B)man who’s strong to (Em)say he’s sor ry or ad (Am7)mit when he’s wrong.

I’ve (D)nev er lost an y thing I (B)ev er missed, but (Em)I’ve nev er been in (F)love like this.

It’s out of my hands.

I’m (G)shame less.

I don’t have the (D)pow er now.

But I don’t want it (Em)an y how.

So I’ve got to let it (C)go.

I’m (G)shame less,

shame less as a (D)man can be.

You can make a to tal (Em)fool of me.

I just want ed you to (C)know.

I’m (G)shame less.

I don’t have the (D)pow er now.

But I don’t want it (Em)an y how.

So I’ve got to let it (C)go.

I’m (G)shame less,

shame less as a (D)man can be.

You can make a to tal (Em)fool of me.

I just want ed you to (C)know.

I’m (G)shame less.

Shameless — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Shameless" by Billy Joel in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Shameless

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Shameless"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Shameless" by Billy Joel played in?
Shameless is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shameless"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shameless" 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 "Shameless"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shameless"?
"Shameless" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shameless"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, B, Bb, C, D, D7, +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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Shameless" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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