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Piano Man by Billy Joel - Piano/Vocal/Chords, Singer Pro Sheet Music (Page 1 of 13)

Piano Man

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By Billy Joel Piano/Vocal/Chords, Singer Pro Pages: 13
Available in 8 different keys:
C Major (Orig. published key)

C Major (Orig. published key)

-3 A Major (3 sharps)

-2 Bb Major (2 flats)

+2 D Major (2 sharps)

+3 Eb Major (3 flats)

-7 F Major (1 flat)

-6 Gb Major (6 flats)

-5 G Major (1 sharp)

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BigMike11 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Awesome piece, is a little repetitive so pretty easy to learn. Brings back good times, sounds as good as it always has.

James_Tomberg ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This arrangement is so good you can play along with theming and it sounds the same.

Score Details

“Piano Man” by Billy Joel is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It runs 13 pages. The original published key is C major. It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys.

The tempo marking is freely, around 96 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Accordion. This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Pop Rock style category.

This song is available in 172 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It holds a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 772 ratings. A verified buyer says: “Awesome piece, is a little repetitive so pretty easy to learn. Brings back good times, sounds as good as it always has.”

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From the Book:

The Billy Joel Keyboard Book

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Chords
Composer
Billy Joel
Lyricist
Billy Joel
Product #
MN0136667
Pages
13 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano , Accordion
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from A3 to G5
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1973
Tempo
Freely
Metronome
q = 96
Original Published Key
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Arrangement Notes

One of the most requested songs at piano bars, Billy Joel composed this song to reflect on his time as a piano player at a bar. He describes various people he sees in the crowd, including the bartender and a real estate novelist. The piano part has a waltz feel and is accessible to many piano players. Sing along with all the verses!

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Piano Man” is in C major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “Piano Man” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?

The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Piano Man” is written for voice, piano and accordion, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Piano Man” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Piano Man” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Piano Man” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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