How to Play Piano Man (Billy Joel) – Fingerstyle Guitar Tutorial and TAB

This is the full fingerstyle guitar lesson for Piano Man by Billy Joel.

Piano Man was released as a single in November 1973 and it appears on the album of the same name. Joel drew inspiration from his own experiences playing in bars and lounges in the early ’70s, which is very evident in the song’s lyrics.

This was his first big hit, going on to peak at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and has remained one of his best-known and most loved songs ever since.

OK, let’s pick up our guitars and learn how to play this fun fingerstyle arrangement of Piano Man!