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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · F · Am · D · E
Billy Joel’s signature song. A masterful story told in waltz time that works beautifully on guitar.
Waltz (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3. Strum down on beat 1, lighter on beats 2 and 3. The harmonica intro can be played as a C-G-F pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C G F C
It’s nine o'clock on a Saturday
F C D G
The regular crowd shuffles in
C G F C
There’s an old man sitting next to me
F G C
Makin’ love to his tonic and gin
Chorus
Am D Am D
Sing us a song, you’re the piano man
Am D G G
Sing us a song tonight
C G F C
Well, we’re all in the mood for a melody
F G C
And you’ve got us feelin’ alright