Piano Man: Interactive Piano Chords

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Play the chords of Piano Man on the piano.

In this article, you will learn how to play the chords of Piano Man easily on the piano. You can also learn to play all the notes of the song with the La Touche Musicale interactive app.

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Overview of piano chords

Play the chords below one after the other to get an overview of the song Piano Man played as a piano accompaniment.

C

F

C/G

G/B

F/A

F/G

C/E

G

Play all the chords

Play all these chords in a row to reproduce the entire Piano Man piece on the piano.

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Dₘ Dᵈⁱᵐ C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C F F/E F/D C F/C C F F/E F/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C C/B Aₘ C/G D/F♯ F Aₘ C/G D/F♯ G G/F C/E G/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C F F/E F/D C F/C C F F/E F/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C Aₘ C/G D/F♯ F Aₘ C/G D/F♯ G G/F C/E G/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E Dˢᵘˢ⁴ G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C C/B Aₘ C/G D/F♯ F Aₘ C/G D/F♯ F Aₘ C/G D/F♯ G G/F C/E G/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E Dˢᵘˢ⁴ G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C F F/E F/D C F/C C F F/E F/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C Aₘ C/G D/F♯ F Aₘ C/G D/F♯ G G/F C/E G/D C G/B F/A C/G F C/E D G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C G/B F/A C/G F F/G C F/C C F F/E F/D C F/C C F F/E F/D C

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Piano Man : the lyrics of the song

Once you have successfully played the chords to this song, practice singing the lyrics over your piano playing.

It’s nine o’clock on a SaturdayThe regular crowd shuffles inThere’s an old man sittin’ next to meMakin’ love to his tonic and gin

He says, “Son can you play me a memory?I’m not really sure how it goesBut it’s sad and it’s sweet and I knew it completeWhen I wore a younger man’s clothes”

La, la-la, di-di-daLa-la di-di-da da-dum

Sing us a song, you’re the piano manSing us a song tonightWell, we’re all in the mood for a melodyAnd you’ve got us feelin’ alright

Now John at the bar is a friend of mineHe gets me my drinks for freeAnd he’s quick with a joke, or to light up your smokeBut there’s some place that he’d rather be

He says, “Bill, I believe this is killing me”As a smile ran away from his face“Well, I’m sure that I could be a movie starIf I could get out of this place”

Oh, la, la-la, di-di-daLa-la di-di-da da-dum

Now Paul is a real estate novelistWho never had time for a wifeAnd he’s talkin’ with Davy, who’s still in the navyAnd probably will be for life

And the waitress is practicing politicsAs the businessmen slowly get stonedYes, they’re sharing a drink they call lonelinessBut it’s better than drinkin’ alone

Sing us the song, you’re the piano manSing us a song tonightWell, we’re all in the mood for a melodyAnd you’ve got us feelin’ alright

It’s a pretty good crowd for a SaturdayAnd the manager gives me a smile‘Cause he knows that it’s me they’ve been comin’ to seeTo forget about life for a while

And the piano, it sounds like a carnivalAnd the microphone smells like a beerAnd they sit at the bar and put bread in my jarAnd say man what are you doin’ here?

Oh, la, la-la, di-di-daLa-la di-di-da da-dum

Sing us the song, you’re the piano manSing us a song tonightWell, we’re all in the mood for a melodyAnd you’ve got us feelin’ alright

Piano Man : presentation

“Piano Man” is a song by pianist and singer Billy Joel, released in 1973. It is one of his most popular songs and is often considered one of his biggest hits. The song tells the story of a bar pianist who plays music for regular customers in a place where people come to drink and relax.The track is very melodic and has a slow yet gentle rhythm. The lyrics are written as a story, and are based on Billy Joel’s personal experiences when he worked as a piano player in a bar for a living.The song is accompanied by a piano and harmonica melody, as well as a rhythm section consisting of an acoustic guitar, bass and drums. The sound of the track is easily recognizable, with a simple, repetitive chord progression that makes the chorus easy to sing along to. The song is also known for its finale, which repeats the melody of the chorus in a slower, emotional way.“Piano Man” has become a classic in popular music and remains a popular song among the general public today. It has been covered by many artists and is often played in bars and karaoke bars around the world.

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Any questions?

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Piano Man on the piano.

How to play the chords of Piano Man on the piano?

To play the chords of this song, simply read the main chords in the illustrated “Chord overview” section, then play all the chords in succession in the next section. You can use the video of the song to play in rhythm on your piano.

What are the main chords of this song?

The main chords you need to play on the piano for this song are the following: C major, G major, F major and G seventh.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Piano Man ?

You must play this song with a tempo of 72 BPM.

Where can I learn to play the whole song on the piano?

To learn how to play the whole piece, you can go toLa Touche Musicale learning app, which will allow you to play the notes and chords at your own pace on over 3,000 songs.

Where can I find other songs like these?

To play the notes and chords of other songs of the same style on the piano, you can visit the section of our blog dedicated to piano chords of popular songs or go to the La Touche Musicale appwhich will allow you to learn to play more than 3,000 songs in an efficient and interactive way.