Learn "VIENNA" by Billy Joel on Piano

Master "VIENNA" by Billy Joel with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 85 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 85 BPM.

Lyrics

Slow down, you (Bb)cra zy child, you’re (F)so am bi tious for a ju ve nile. But then if (Eb)you’re so smart, tell me (Bb)why are you still so a fraid Mm hm. Where’s the fire, what’s the (Bb)hur ry a bout? You bet ter cool it off be fore you (Ab)burn it out. You got (Eb)so much to do and on ly (Bb)so man y hours in a day. Hey But you know that when the (F)truth is told, that you can (Bb)get what you want or you can (Gm)just get old. You’re gon na kick off be fore you (Am7)e ven get half way (Gm7)through, oo. When will you (Gb7)re al ize Vi en na waits for (Bb)you? Slow down, you’re (Bb)do in’ fine, you can’t be (F)ev ’ry thing you want to be be (Ab)fore your time. Al though it’s (Eb)so ro man tic on the bor der line to night, to night. Too bad, but it’s the (Bb)life you lead, you’re so a (F)head of your self that you for (Ab)got what you need. Though you can (Eb)see when you’re wrong, you know you (Bb)can’t al ways see when you’re right, you’re right. You got your pas sion, you (F)got your pride, but (Bb)don’t you know that (F)on ly fools are (Gm)sat is fied? Dream on, but don’t i (Am7)mag ine they’ll all come (Gm7)true Oo. When will you (Gb7)re al ize Vi en na waits for you? And Slow down, that you when the (F)cra zy child, and take the (F)get phone what off you want the hook and dis ap (Gm)just pear get for a old. while. You’re gon na It’s al right, you can af (Am7)ford to lose a (D7)day or (Gm7)two. Oo. Why When don’t you will you (Gb7)re al ize Vi en na waits for you? And you know that you when the (F)truth is told, that you can (F)get phone what off you want the hook or you can (Gm)just pear get for a old. while. You’re gon na It’s kick off be fore you (Am7)e ven get a (D7)half way (Gm7)through. Oo. Why When don’t you will you (Gb7)re al ize Vi en na waits for you? for you? When will you (C9sus)re al ize Vi en na waits for you?

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
85 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Vienna" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.