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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Entertainer" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Entertainer"?
- 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 "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 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 "The Entertainer". Key of G, 120 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.