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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, but bell where, in Gar on di ner’s Bay.
Like all the lo cals here are I’ve what to sell my home,
too proud got to no is back 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 a bell bay God Gar an di ly knows.
They say these lo ters for a n’t man they used to be.
But proud ain’t to no is land 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
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The Downeaster "Alexa" — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Downeaster "Alexa"" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 80 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 “The Downeaster "Alexa"”
- Can I play "The Downeaster "Alexa"" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Downeaster "Alexa"" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Downeaster "Alexa""?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Downeaster "Alexa"" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Downeaster "Alexa""?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Downeaster "Alexa"" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.