William Martin Joel, conhecido como Billy Joel (Hicksville, 9 de maio de 1949), é um cantor e pianista norte-americano.
Conhecido como The Piano Man, Billy Joel manteve um grande sucesso por duas décadas, mesmo se recusando a seguir as exigências de sua gravadora, que queria somente material comercial. O primeiro êxito do cantor foi "Captain Jack", que rendeu um contrato longo com a Columbia Records.
Quatro anos de trabalho duro!Neste mês de maio fizemos quatro anos no ar. Continuamos trabalhando na divulgação deste maravilhoso instrumento, obrigado por participar da nossa história!
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[Chorus 1]
CEmBb Everybody talking 'bout the new sound. FAmGC Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me.
[Verse 2]
CEm What's the matter with the car I'm driving? BbF "Can't ya tell that it's out of style?" CEm Should I get a set of white wall tires? BbF "Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile? EmAm Nowadays you can't be too sentimental. EmDG Your best bet's a true baby blue Continental."
[Chorus 2]
CEmBbF Hot funk, cool punk even if it's old junk, AmGC it's still rock and roll to me.
[Verse 3]
CGF Oh it doesn't matter what they say in the papers, EAm 'cause it's always been the same old scene. GF There's a new band in town but you can't get the sound EAb from a story in a magazine. EbFG aimed at your average teen.
[Verse 4]
CEm How about a pair of pink sidewinders BbF and a bright orange pair of pants? CEm "Well, you could really be a Beau Brummel baby, BbFEm if you just give it half a chance. Am Don't waste your money on a new set of speakers. EmDG You get more mileage from a cheaper pair of sneakers."
[Chorus 3]
CEmBbF Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways AmGC it's still rock and roll to me.
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[Verse 1]
CEm What's the matter with the crowd I'm seeing? BbF "Don't know that they're out of touch?" CEm Should I try to be a straight 'A' student?" BbFEm If You are, then you think too much." EmAm "Don't you know about the new fashion, honey? EmDG All you need are looks and a whole lotta money."
[Chorus 3]
CEmBbF It's the next phase, new wave, dance craze; anyways AmGCC it's still rock and roll to me.
[Chorus 1]
CEmBb Everybody's talking about the new sound. FGC9 Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me.