The Downeaster "Alexa"

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Well I’m (C)on the Down (G)east er A lex a,

and I’m (C)cruis ing through (G)Block Is land Sound.

I have chart ered a course to the Vine yard.

But to night I am (G)Nan tuck et bound.

We took on (G)die sel back in Mon tauk yes ter day,

and left this morn ing there, from but the bell where, in Gar on di ner’s Bay.

Like all the lo wa cals here are I’ve what (C)had to sell my home,

too there I’ve proud got to no leave.

is I back left worked on my land (Am)fin gers to the bone, so I could own my Down (G)east er A lex a,

and I (C)go where the (G)o cean is deep.

There are gi ants out there in the can yons.

And a good cap tain (G)can’t fall a sleep.

I I got (G)bills to pay and chil dren who need clothes.

I know there’s fish out as from a the bell bay God Gar an di ly knows.

They say these lo fu ters for a n’t man (C)had they used to be.

But there I’ve proud ain’t to no peo is ple land left worked for my is gers to the bone, so I could own who count on me.

So when you see my Down (G)east er A lex a,

and if you (C)work with the rod and the reel,

tell my wife I am (C)troll ing At lan tis,

and I (C)still have my (G)hands on the wheel.

Now I (G)Ya

Yo (Am)Yo

Ya Ya (G)Ya

Yo

Ya Ya (G)Ya

Yo (Am)Yo

Ya Ya (G)Ya

Yo

Ya Ya (Am)Yo.

The Downeaster "Alexa" — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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About “The Downeaster "Alexa"”

What key is "The Downeaster "Alexa"" by Billy Joel played in?
The Downeaster "Alexa" is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Downeaster "Alexa""?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Downeaster "Alexa"" 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 "The Downeaster "Alexa""?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Downeaster "Alexa""?
"The Downeaster "Alexa"" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Downeaster "Alexa""?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
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.

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