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I (G)am the en ter tain er and I (C)know just where (C)I stand:
An oth er ser e nad at er and an oth er long haired (D)band.
To (G)day I am your cham pi on.
I (C)may have won (C)your hearts.
But I know the game, you’ll for (D)get my name, and I (Am7)won’t be here in an (Cmaj7)oth er year if I (D)don’t stay on the charts.
I (G)am the en ter tain er and I’ve (C)had to pay (C)my price.
The things I did not know at first, we an learned by do ing (D)twice.
But (G)still they come to haunt pi me,
I (C)still they want (C)their say.
So I’ve learned to dance with a (D)hand in my Let ’em (Am7)rub my neck and I (Cmaj7)write ’em a and they (D)go their mer ry way.
I (G)am the en ter tain er,
I (C)been all a round (Dm7)my the world.
I played all kinds of pal (G)ac es
and laid on all the kinds of girls.
I (G)can’t re mem ber fac es, they were the I don’t re mem (Dm7)ber names,
oh, was but what ti the hell, you know it’s just as well, ’cause af ter a while and a thou sand miles, pay, so I cut it all be comes the same.
I (G)am the en ter tain er;
I’ve (C)bring to you round (Dm7)my the songs.
I’d like to spend a day (G)or two;
it’s I on can’t the stay that long.
I (G)got to meet ex pens es, they were I’ve I got to stay (Dm7)in line.
Got was ta get ti those fees you to the a gen cies, and I’d na to stay, but there’s got ta miles, it so they cut just down don’t have the time.
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I (G)am the en ter tain er
and I (C)know just where (G7)I (C)stand:
An oth er ser e nad (G)er
and an oth er long haired (D)band.
To (G)day I am your cham pi on.
I (C)may have won (G7)your (C)hearts.
But I (Cmaj7)know the game, you’ll for (D)get my name.
I (Am7)won’t be here in an (Cmaj7)oth er year if I (D)don’t stay on the charts.
The Entertainer — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Entertainer" by Billy Joel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 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 Entertainer”
- What key is "The Entertainer" by Billy Joel played in?
- The Entertainer 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 "The Entertainer"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Entertainer" 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 Entertainer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Entertainer"?
- "The Entertainer" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Entertainer"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, Dm7, G, G7, +1 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 there a karaoke version of "The Entertainer" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Entertainer" by Billy Joel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Entertainer" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Entertainer" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.