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Piano Man

Billy Joel

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

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

G D C G C G A7 D 
G D C G C D G  D

It's GNine OD'clock On 
A SaCturdGay
The CRegularG Crowd ShuffleA7s IDn
There's An GOld ManD SittinCg Next 
To MGe
Making CLove To HisD Tonic 
AnGd GDin

He Says, "GSon, Can YouD Play Me 
A MCemoGry
I'm CNot ReallyG Sure How 
IA7t GoDes
But It's GSad And It'sD Sweet And 
I CKnew It CoGmplete
When CI Wore AD Younger Man's 
Clothes G​

EmLa La La, Di DaA7 Da
EmLa La, Di DiA7 Da DDa CDuGm D7​

GSing Us AD Song, You're The 
PiCano MGan
CSing Us AG Song A7ToniDght
Well, We're GAll In TheD Mood For 
A MCeloGdy
And CYou've Got Us All 
DFeeling AGlrighDt

Now GJohn At TheD Bar Is CA Friend 
Of MinGe
He CGets Me MyG Drinks FoA7r FDree
And He's GQuick With AD Joke And 
He'll CLight Up YourG Smoke
But There's CSome Place That 
DHe'd RatherG BeD​

He Says, "GBill, I BDelieve 
This Is CKilling 
Me G"
As The CSmile Ran GAway From HiA7s FDace
"Well I'm GSure That ID Could Be A 
MovCie StGar
If CI Could GetD Out Of 
This PlaceG"

EmLa La La, Di DaA7 Da
EmLa La, Di DiA7 Da DDa CDuGm D7​

Now GPaul Is AD Real 
Estate NovCeliGst
Who CNever HadG Time For A7A WDife
And He's GTalking WithD Davy, 
Who's CStill In TheG Navy
And CProbably WillD Be FoGr LDife

And The GWaitress IsD PracticinCg PGolitics
As The CBusinessmanG Slowly GetA7s StoDned
Yes, They're GSharing AD Drink They 
Call LonCelineGss
But It's CBetter Than 
DDrinking GAlonDe

GSing Us AD Song, You're The 
PiCano MGan
CSing Us AG Song A7ToniDght
Well, We're GAll In TheD Mood For 
A MCeloGdy
And CYou've Got Us All 
DFeeling AGlrighDt

It's A GPretty GoodD Crowd For 
A SaCturdGay
And The CManagerG Gives Me A7A SmiDle
'Cause He GKnows That It's 
DMe They've BeenC Coming 
To SeGe
To CForget AboutD Life For 
A GWhiDle

And The GPiano, ItD Sounds Like 
A CCarnGival
And The CMicrophoneG Smells 
Like A A7BeeDr
And They GSit At TheD Bar And 
Put CBread In MyG Jar
And Say, "CMan, What Are 
DYou DoingG HereD?"

EmLa La La, Di DaA7 Da
EmLa La, Di DiA7 Da DDa CDuGm D7​

GSing Us AD Song, You're The 
PiCano MGan
CSing Us AG Song A7ToniDght
Well, We're GAll In TheD Mood For 
A MCeloGdy
And CYou've Got Us AllD Feeling GAlright
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Piano Man?

The chords for Piano Man are: G, D, C, A7, Em, D7

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: G, D, C, A7, Em, D7

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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