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Piano Man

Billy Joel

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Piano Man by Billy Joel in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Billy Joel - Pianoman Chord

D A G D G D E7 A 
D A G D G A D  A

It's DNine OA'clock On 
A SaGturdDay
The GRegularD Crowd ShuffleE7s IAn
There's An DOld ManA SittinGg Next 
To MDe
Making GLove To HisA Tonic 
AnDd GAin

He Says, "DSon, Can YouA Play Me 
A MGemoDry
I'm GNot ReallyD Sure How 
IE7t GoAes
But It's DSad And It'sA Sweet And 
I GKnew It CoDmplete
When GI Wore AA Younger Man's 
Clothes D​

BmLa La La, Di DaE7 Da
BmLa La, Di DiE7 Da DAa GDuDm A7​

DSing Us AA Song, You're The 
PiGano MDan
GSing Us AD Song E7ToniAght
Well, We're DAll In TheA Mood For 
A MGeloDdy
And GYou've Got Us All 
AFeeling ADlrighAt

Now DJohn At TheA Bar Is GA Friend 
Of MinDe
He GGets Me MyD Drinks FoE7r FAree
And He's DQuick With AA Joke And 
He'll GLight Up YourD Smoke
But There's GSome Place That 
AHe'd RatherD BeA​

He Says, "DBill, I BAelieve 
This Is GKilling 
Me D"
As The GSmile Ran DAway From HiE7s FAace
"Well I'm DSure That IA Could Be A 
MovGie StDar
If GI Could GetA Out Of 
This PlaceD"

BmLa La La, Di DaE7 Da
BmLa La, Di DiE7 Da DAa GDuDm A7​

Now DPaul Is AA Real 
Estate NovGeliDst
Who GNever HadD Time For E7A WAife
And He's DTalking WithA Davy, 
Who's GStill In TheD Navy
And GProbably WillA Be FoDr LAife

And The DWaitress IsA PracticinGg PDolitics
As The GBusinessmanD Slowly GetE7s StoAned
Yes, They're DSharing AA Drink They 
Call LonGelineDss
But It's GBetter Than 
ADrinking DAlonAe

DSing Us AA Song, You're The 
PiGano MDan
GSing Us AD Song E7ToniAght
Well, We're DAll In TheA Mood For 
A MGeloDdy
And GYou've Got Us All 
AFeeling ADlrighAt

It's A DPretty GoodA Crowd For 
A SaGturdDay
And The GManagerD Gives Me E7A SmiAle
'Cause He DKnows That It's 
AMe They've BeenG Coming 
To SeDe
To GForget AboutA Life For 
A DWhiAle

And The DPiano, ItA Sounds Like 
A GCarnDival
And The GMicrophoneD Smells 
Like A E7BeeAr
And They DSit At TheA Bar And 
Put GBread In MyD Jar
And Say, "GMan, What Are 
AYou DoingD HereA?"

BmLa La La, Di DaE7 Da
BmLa La, Di DiE7 Da DAa GDuDm A7​

DSing Us AA Song, You're The 
PiGano MDan
GSing Us AD Song E7ToniAght
Well, We're DAll In TheA Mood For 
A MGeloDdy
And GYou've Got Us AllA Feeling DAlright
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Piano Man?

The chords for Piano Man are: D, A, G, E7, Bm, A7

What is the original key of Piano Man?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Piano Man?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Piano Man in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Piano Man be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Piano Man on ukulele?

Chord Piano Man can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Piano Man?

Piano Man uses 6 chords: D, A, G, E7, Bm, A7

What is the easiest way to play Piano Man?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Piano Man released in?

Piano Man was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Piano Man?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Piano Man to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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