Billy Joel - Piano Man (Lyrics)

[@msumungo]

My English sucks (I'm a Finn), however I can play piano a bit. I played and sang this song in a bar in Berlin, Germany. The top deck of the piano got literally loaded with pints of beer. I also played The House of a Rising Sun, Hotel California, Take Me Home Country Roads, Yellow Brick Road and some other songs. People in the bar were singing these songs louder than the piano.

[@jacquelineayoub2495]

Haha Amazon.

[@Therealjaydendaniels]

As an American, I didn’t know these songs were so popular outside of the states

[@msumungo]

@@Therealjaydendaniels Great songs are popular everywhere :)

[@PeanutMan-q6v]

@@msumungofacts lol

[@bangjoeofficial]

Our music is appreciated in every corner of this globe. Especially these bar jams in Germany and central Europe. John Denver is like a God around the world. ​@@Therealjaydendaniels

[@Saitarah_reads]

“I was good.. I was really good” - Neil Perry

[@alisha2667]

I see him when I'm listening this masterpiece

[@some_pinterrest.girl22]

his song really

[@constantinmircea9026]

Stop

[@oreozzzzz]

You ain't gotta make me sad like that 😢

[@Maddie-wg6hg]

This song is the reason I'm alive right now

[@monicamontana5033]

Proud of you ❤

[@scarlettwoodvine-su1wy]

Such a beautiful song, be proud of yourself!

[@faded1146]

Stay with us

[@reiayanami5930]

Oh girl,please stay alive,im proud of you 💞

[@15juanellison49]

Keep moving forward!

[@scarlettwoodvine-su1wy]

I could listen to this song every day and not get sick of it.

[@darkstarmoonshadow]

This is mine and my dad's favorite Billy Joel song, RIP DADDY I .OVE YOU 😢

[@ITSDONNIE_TMNT2012]

I’ve also had family members leave very early, and I know it’s a hard thing to go through. Especially when you didn’t know them very well like me, but I always remember to keep the memories I have of them safe in my heart! I’m so sorry for your loss, but always remember the good times you spent together cause that’s what’ll keep you going and pushing through all the way to the end!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@countrygirl3847]

(((BIG HUGS))♥️

[@Rando-is-here]

❤❤❤❤

[@tracywhittaker2116]

I’m 12 and this was my dads favorite song until he passed away in August 2024

[@ItsAsxhitzophrenicCyclopse]

I’m sorry :(

[@LoriBanaszak-fy5uq]

#693 red blood in stool last night after dinner. Dealing with Stage 4cancer, etc. Cancer is very scary and painful. Looking forward to going to Heaven. In Heaven I will no longer have any more pain. Please pray for me. Thank you. God Bless! Lori Banaszak/Haley/Zimmermann.

[@AHH100]

Your be remembered

[@xxx-LittleCultist-xxx]

Heaven is beautiful.. you’ll never be in pain again, and Earth will have be like a hazy dream..

[@chupacudegoianinha278]

I wish you well, may your journey be peaceful.

[@PatriciaCamp-te8om]

Sending love and prayers ❤🙏

[@Joshua-l2j7y]

praying

[@jessicabarger5791]

This song brings memories

[@Paulschultz-ny6hz]

I cry when I listen to this song.

[@FionnCannon]

I FEEL YA THE SO SAD AND SO HAPPY

[@Happymeloe]

Me too. I don't know why...

[@e3projects435]

For me a very emotional song. Can't tell why. Some songs just stirs a lot more than others.

[@tobinsturnings3069]

Dude same, my man casting "tearus imediendus" ( tears immediately)

[@Wamslie]

Cry 😭

[@srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961]

大好きな歌なので聴けてよかったです！ 3:26~3:38の寄せては返す波のようなピアノ間奏が大好きです

[@SailerIV_gameplays]

はい、傑作です

[@MRTWANNER1]

my favorite interlude as well!

[@Araakosa]

Go, go and live life before time runs out

[@Angelectron-c6d]

this is one of the song that i really love. i love you, billy joel for making this masterpiece. the song really not just about the melody but how it speaks to the listener is very remarkable.

[@deplorable7024]

It's nine o'clock on a Saturday The regular crowd shuffles in There's an old man sittin' next to me Makin' love to his tonic and gin He says, "Son, can you play me a memory? I'm not really sure how it goes But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete When I wore a younger man's clothes" La, la-la, di-dee-da La-la, di-dee-da, da-dum Sing us a song, you're the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us feelin' alright Now John at the bar is a friend of mine He gets me my drinks for free And he's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke But there's some place that he'd rather be He says, "Bill, I believe this is killing me" As the smile ran away from his face "Well, I'm sure that I could be a movie star If I could get out of this place" Oh, la, la-la, di-dee-da La-la, di-dee-da, da-dum Now Paul is a real estate novelist Who never had time for a wife And he's talkin' with Davy, who's still in the Navy And probably will be for life And the waitress is practicing politics As the businessmen slowly get stoned Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness But it's better than drinkin' alone Sing us a song, you're the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us feelin' alright It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday And the manager gives me a smile 'Cause he knows that it's me they've been comin' to see To forget about life for a while And the piano, it sounds like a carnival And the microphone smells like a beer And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar And say, "Man, what are you doin' here?" Oh, la, la-la, di-dee-da La-la, di-dee-da, da-dum Sing us a song, you're the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us feelin' alright

[@briannasanders6205]

This song plays on the playlist at my job (think southern style family restaurant) and when I’m cleaning tables and hearing people talk and this song in the back ground and it just feels like small town diner vibes and I love it 😭

[@Saintofloneliness]

This sounds like a vibe honestly

[@cupidlovrr]

yes me too and i’m like :,)

[@Rubina_R124]

I need more songs like this

[@helloBroo-bg4yw]

Its January 2025, someone's still here with me

[@Nviaxx]

Yep

[@kcng7553]

Me

[@jonvanzant632]

Meee

[@Slxwzyy]

I'm not a big fan of oldish music but this song I love so much I heard one of my friends sing it in school and I can't stop listening to it now

[@JessicaColeman-g2d]

You should look at some of his other song if you haven’t

[@Elaxmai]

same

[@garreteck7524]

The older you get oldish music just sounds so much better

[@derrenfarrell6385]

2025 anyone?

[@Courtney149]

Me

[@FaithCoragg]

Yeppp 😁

[@Anniefricker]

Yeo

[@catslover3593]

This song is for the doctors who wanted to be writers, the business men who hoped to be poets or the academically burned out brilliant students who just wanted to draw their sorrows on white pages…

[@derpy1031]

Or aspiring alcoholics who could not drink anymore.

[@what0ewa]

“After 25 years … it’s nice to know…” fiddler on the roof. My outline attained. Current issues, I’m a full time student after 30 years. Fighting is a given with time reconfigured for my advancement instead of his “training.” He doesn’t see my current struggle nor does he see my past support. I am an invisible monster he no longer woos.

[@DaveButler-k6r]

this is a masterpiece

[@BenjaminEaster-b8b]

A 5 deciduous old masterpiece nonetheless

[@BenjaminEaster-b8b]

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[@donnaandreadioneda]

I love and appreciate old songs. ❤

[@jeannejones2922]

Me to I agree old time rock and roll

[@katenicolemontera7654]

2:15 to 2:30 is so niel perry coded (and me). i wish i get to pursue my passion for writing, but i need to study science, even though i hate it, to be financially okay. science is killing me, i want to get out of this place

[@Imluhvx]

Same for me, I really wanted to live in a comfortable house in a beautiful forest, but instead, I have to study and become a successful lawyer/delegate, and it’s killing me

[@Sara.Miller.]

same.born to be a writer or politician,ended up working in a bookstore to support myself through college.I've completely quit on writing just because it isn't financially viable anymore.

[@vinceniederman]

One of My Favorite Songs Ever and Love Billy Joel

[@jeannejones2922]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@vinceniederman]

@@jeannejones2922 Agreed and This Song is Classic Song Regardless of How U Have Been a Billy Joel Fan

[@FaithCoragg]

Such a classic

[@lindabrisley2751]

Doesn’t get any better than Billy Joel…

[@badumtiss5288]

Aretha Franklin

[@dawnhassinger5642]

AMEN

[@GamersKnox]

@@badumtiss5288 incorrect opinion

[@KelseySigmund-ld4fd]

I know

[@cameroonkendrick6312]

This song is a masterpiece, but I feel pretty bad for Jimmy Joel his kids go to the same school as me and whenever there’s like a school event he tries to spend time with them but as usual other parents swarm around instead of spending time with their own children.

[@RealOGSigma]

Where?

[@debbiewalker1399]

One of his best

[@ab4483-aa]

I Love You Billy Joel

[@andreasrieckmann5856]

Just brilliant !!!

[@ThomasDuffy-h1l]

The man is a genius

[@abigailnull9828]

I need this song stiched into my brain

[@ExecutiveChrist]

We're all patrons in this story

[@BenjaminEaster-b8b]

We are all patrons of life

[@Chardonbois]

Thank you Billy!

[@xian-vl2lk]

Born to be a poet forced to be an academic achiever

[@DivinesLegacy]

Do what makes you happy

[@Acudit]

@DivinesLegacy Easier said than done, considering we need to eat.

[@DivinesLegacy]

@@Acudit Do what makes you happy as much as you possibly can

[@PurgatoryPicnic]

This song makes me feel like a lawyer in Boston at a bar in the 80's

[@DanGlassberg]

Ok but why is this accurate

[@PurgatoryPicnic]

@@DanGlassberg I was in Boston when I first heard this song. I think that has something to do with it.

[@pendude1256]

Not to age myself, but I grew up with this music and it's as awesome today as it was when I was growing up. I left like he was singing to my generation. He is a Master of the Keyboard and Singing!!!!!!

[@BerndPaul-n8j]

Was für ein Hammer Lied 💪danke😎

[@gayanegalstyan5730]

This song forever will remind of MAINE, the quality time I’ve spent there, the people…just everything! Love it so much ❤

[@QueenBee-vb1bs]

I love this song so much...

[@bfischer2473]

I’m John at the bar and I’m a friend of his

[@cameroonkendrick6312]

Your a real homie for the free drinks

[@bfischer2473]

@@cameroonkendrick6312 id give you free drinks

[@cokelatenakboz]

now John at the bar is a friend of mine, he gets me my drinks for free, and he's quick with a joke, or to light up your smoke, but there is someplace that he'd rather be, he says "bill, i believe this is killing me" as a smile ran away from his face, well im sure that i could be a movie star, if i could get out of this place"

[@CJPooz]

Me on a Saturday at 9pm all alone again remembering my past when I had friends and a purpose:

[@dawnhassinger5642]

I know how you feel. Here's to the old baby boomers. Old age isn't a picnic but thank God for the memories. I think we had the best music in the 70's though.

[@CJPooz]

@@dawnhassinger5642 I agree but damn do I miss the good ol 90’s

[@John-vh6mt]

this brings me to tears every time

[@JasonCamacho-rg8of]

2025 anyone

[@vanlalruatitochhawng5544]

Happy new year bro🎉🎉

[@RealOGSigma]

Happy New Year.

[@Courtney149]

Happy new year

[@amadodoverte7586]

Happy New year bro

[@justaperson2343]

Yes ma’am

[@lukurdtails]

i love love love billy joel. i always will

[@Cephalo_People]

Neil Perry, man that you are

[@Rubí-c6e]

2:13 - 2:30. That part reminds me of Neil, and how I think we are alike. I want to be an actress, but my parents want me to be a doctor. And I don't know what to do because I live in a small town in Brazil... Well, I hope I can follow this dream, because I know I won't be able to handle the weight of being in a cage

[@britneytashabrahams8340]

This song has been playing on the radio alot latey.. i was captured immediately 😊😊

[@destinysellers-ny3ie]

Love this song ❤

[@YourFameFuel]

Amazing

[@evghoster2478]

LET'S SING BOYS

[@danibutdelayed9146]

💀

[@MikeRose-zn7yw]

Berkeley community theater 1973. The best!!!!!! Played with Loggins and Messina. First performance

[@stevenrash6620]

4

[@BenjaminEaster-b8b]

What do you mean 😂

[@BenjaminEaster-b8b]

So, this philharmonic symphony occurred half a centennial precedingly?​

[@Randowlylaz]

1:01 he sounded like gru 😭😭😭😭

[@Tabi_slays]

Thats mad he dose

[@joryshannon5809]

When I wore a younger mans nose…

[@elvaramirez4192]

My angel, my piano men

[@sverean]

The thing is, we were sharing drinks. The drink of loneliness. Like other alcoholic drinks, you crave it, but they advise you to stay away from it. I was suffering alone, but she said it's better to suffer together. Then I drank more. I was lonely. You were pretty. Now I'm pretty lonely. The drink bitter, much bitter now than when we were together.

[@aRandomShyGuy]

It's now exactly 9:00 PM on a Saturday.

[@levistinson-q4x]

She When I was a little kid this song would come on the radio on my way to home from daycare and I love this song

[@RoverrolloverRuff]

His songs made too much sense

[@jhitlmfaooo]

My dream is just dream

[@jei_yuo]

I'm table tennis player (force to be since my parents don't support my other sport) but Taekwondo will always be my TOTGA. A place that I rather to join and stay

[@jei_yuo]

i don't hate my parents, I never. I'm always great full to all things they've done to me. I hope, They don't use me for their own good, for their own success. I'm still a teenager (14y/o) competing nationals but still, seeing myself in the court holding a paddle instead of playing taekwondo is still hurting my 3 years old self. I hope, my parents hear me out... I hope I can watch them being proud of me in the sport I REALLY LOVE.

[@AriBella-w7y]

I know this comment is only a few weeks old but any updates also where did u used to do taekwondo I go to song martial arts RN for taekwondo

[@jei_yuo]

@@AriBella-w7y dragon heart, i am here in philippines

[@LewisProthero-l6o]

My dad used to play this when he brushed my hair

[@Gabriellebergeron-zc1gr]

Thats so cute❤

[@cindydenise3547]

That’s such a sweet memory ❤

[@SimplyJorgasmic]

Sounds like it caused him joy to be able to take care of you. You must be very special to him.

[@monicamontana5033]

What a wonderful memory to have

[@offblackjuniper1087]

How many hands does he have?

[@avafurnival1915]

learning this on my harmonie atm

[@JoshuaB-wu8pk]

I know someone who hates the sound of harmonica so I just sent them this song. It was the first song that came to mind when they said harmonica

[@Pink-Froggy-o7x]

Born to be an artist, forced lo live in a world were artists reach nothing

[@littlenicks9566]

High five to utube also innit tho wtf love it ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@itsmessi_]

2:13 Reminds me of dead poets society

[@DenizOruclu-p6w]

Super mahni❤

[@ThatOneFriendWhoGivesYouPaper]

2:13 hits hard man

[@MadMetsFan]

I love how Billy thought that these people were worth remembering when he was playing piano in that dumpy bar

[@chuwiv4u]

this always get me...

[@superplaysminecraft3923]

I can't believe that this is Billy Joel's biggest hit and it's his least favorite song

[@ajlovesstarfish_1131]

Stephen King hates The Shining, Kurt Cobain hated Smells Like Teen Spirit, seems to be a trend of artists hating pieces that got too big

[@superplaysminecraft3923]

​@@ajlovesstarfish_1131For sure

[@pyjama_critic]

What does he mean by "a pretty good crowd for a Saturday." Isn't Saturday expected to be the busiest night in a pub anyway?

[@jennifers868]

Well it’s a gay bar. Not sure how busy they’d be back then

[@Lenny3-wg4ij]

I want this song to play at my funeral

[@LillianStover-t6h]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙PIANO

[@NickyHayden-x9b]

Love from Mumbai

[@arkann3]

hate from world

[@NoiRosales]

Hi dad❤❤

[@MargareteSwisulski]

Um

[@CB.P4L]

Ur dad ain’t here bozo

[@TheZebandEthan]

This a cool song is by Billy Joel sound pretty

[@EsraAli-r1h]

I think I want to write this song as a novel

[@giuseppe-accordion]

Love the error on the words by Elton John on the last verse near the end the end and how they laugh about it

[@letmelie4757]

Cheers to every MF'er that drank as he sang "Drinking a drink called loneliness"

[@JuliarosaZuluaga]

Siempre he querido si tengo un nieto que lleve el nombre "Billy Joel"desde joven lo escuchaba

[@kushagra2361]

This song belong to Niel~

[@LexProntera]

Hypothesis: Paul the real estate novelist without a wife, and Davey in the Navy for life, are both gay... In fact EVERYBODY in the song is gay... EXCEPT for the Piano Man. He has NO IDEA he's playing at a gay bar. The staff and the regulars have a betting pool on how long he'll take to finally figure it out. 😄

[@SeamusMiller]

Tf

[@toomanyfandoms1103]

YESSS! I love it!

[@littlenicks9566]

Aww peeps ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FrostPlays156]

so clear the house clean the jours

[@TheFandomGirlCreations]

You got me and my brother laughing historically now Mr I hope ur proud of ur self and have cleaned ur jours. But fr this made my day also I think ur thinking of “pink skies.”😂

[@JanKenethArguelles]

He says; "Bill i believed this is killing me" indicating that the beer can kill ones life

[@Ogshooter_genz]

I think it means that he would rather be working elsewhere

[@reiskariimi]

Sounds like this is Snufkin's bar song😂

[@EduardoGonzalez-uf1vf]

MEMORIES!

[@plsplsplsdont]

❤❤

[@geraldakibo-betts7614]

Hi first comment

[@xboxgamer8381]

“I’m gonna Kermit”

[@scook42]

Who else is going to his concert in may

[@kurratulainesha5892]

This song reminds me of Bungo stray dogs, idk why but it fits perfectly

[@RyleeMartin-mh3ig]

I feel like this song was made for my granda RIP

[@ianthomas3788]

Sing us a song you're the piano man

[@ryanabdha_]

abu, I believe this is killing me

[@lavenderstarzzz]

alright aladdin

[@CTCEdits.]

when I fail my test and my mom finds out 0:07

[@Antonio_wuz_here]

I played this in marching band are theme was the piano man with only Billy Joel’s songs

[@Hesjustpraisey]

imagine this song plays at the end of the boys season 5...i'll cry if it really happens😭😭😭😭

[@RealOGSigma]

fr

[@PatrickWestrick]

This song is about a guy playing piano in a gay bar and he is the only one that doesn't realize it's a gay bar.

[@hondo11000]

Has nothing to do with gay bar

[@Invisible-guy1]

​@@hondo11000 Idc about what it's about I just like the melody 😂

[@nigelsharp8985]

Hiya dad. AI are going in 20 mins love Clare xxxx❤❤❤