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Vienna Chords

Billy Joel Intermediate Key of C 5 Chords 1 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Vienna Chords – Guitar

Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations. The song’s waltz feel and wise lyrics make it a beautiful piece.

Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3 and emphasize beat 1. The piano-to-guitar transition works well with arpeggiated chords. Let the chords breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Slow down, you crazy child

G C

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

Am Em F G

But then if you’re so smart, tell me why are you still so afraid?

Chorus

F C

Slow down, you’re doing fine

Am Em F

You can’t be everything you want to be before your time

Am F G

Although it’s so romantic on the borderline to-night

F G C

Vienna waits for you

Verse 2

C F G

Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

C Am Em F G

When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Vienna Chords – Ukulele

Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations. The song’s waltz feel and wise lyrics make it a beautiful piece.

Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓

123

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3 and emphasize beat 1. The piano-to-guitar transition works well with arpeggiated chords. Let the chords breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Slow down, you crazy child

G C

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

Am Em F G

But then if you’re so smart, tell me why are you still so afraid?

Chorus

F C

Slow down, you’re doing fine

Am Em F

You can’t be everything you want to be before your time

Am F G

Although it’s so romantic on the borderline to-night

F G C

Vienna waits for you

Verse 2

C F G

Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

C Am Em F G

When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Vienna Chords – Piano

Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations. The song’s waltz feel and wise lyrics make it a beautiful piece.

Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓

123

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3 and emphasize beat 1. The piano-to-guitar transition works well with arpeggiated chords. Let the chords breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Slow down, you crazy child

G C

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

Am Em F G

But then if you’re so smart, tell me why are you still so afraid?

Chorus

F C

Slow down, you’re doing fine

Am Em F

You can’t be everything you want to be before your time

Am F G

Although it’s so romantic on the borderline to-night

F G C

Vienna waits for you

Verse 2

C F G

Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

C Am Em F G

When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Vienna Chords – Banjo

Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations. The song’s waltz feel and wise lyrics make it a beautiful piece.

Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓

123

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3 and emphasize beat 1. The piano-to-guitar transition works well with arpeggiated chords. Let the chords breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Slow down, you crazy child

G C

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

Am Em F G

But then if you’re so smart, tell me why are you still so afraid?

Chorus

F C

Slow down, you’re doing fine

Am Em F

You can’t be everything you want to be before your time

Am F G

Although it’s so romantic on the borderline to-night

F G C

Vienna waits for you

Verse 2

C F G

Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

C Am Em F G

When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Vienna Chords – Mandolin

Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations. The song’s waltz feel and wise lyrics make it a beautiful piece.

Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓

123

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3 and emphasize beat 1. The piano-to-guitar transition works well with arpeggiated chords. Let the chords breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Slow down, you crazy child

G C

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

Am Em F G

But then if you’re so smart, tell me why are you still so afraid?

Chorus

F C

Slow down, you’re doing fine

Am Em F

You can’t be everything you want to be before your time

Am F G

Although it’s so romantic on the borderline to-night

F G C

Vienna waits for you

Verse 2

C F G

Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

C Am Em F G

When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Vienna Chords – Harmonica

Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations. The song’s waltz feel and wise lyrics make it a beautiful piece.

Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓

123

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz). Count 1-2-3, 1-2-3 and emphasize beat 1. The piano-to-guitar transition works well with arpeggiated chords. Let the chords breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Slow down, you crazy child

G C

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

Am Em F G

But then if you’re so smart, tell me why are you still so afraid?

Chorus

F C

Slow down, you’re doing fine

Am Em F

You can’t be everything you want to be before your time

Am F G

Although it’s so romantic on the borderline to-night

F G C

Vienna waits for you

Verse 2

C F G

Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

C Am Em F G

When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?