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My Life

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(D) = hold chord into instrumental
[Intro]
D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb
(repeat)
[Verse 1]
DGot a call from an D/F#old friend
We used to be rGeal close
ASaid he couldn't go on the American Dway
DClosed the shop, sold the hD/F#ouse
Bought a ticket to the WGest Coast
                                        A(D)
Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.
[Instrumental]
D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb
(repeat)
[Chorus]
DI don't need you to D/F#worry for me cause I'm Galright
   AI don't want you to tell me it's time to come Dhome
DI don't care what you sD/F#ay anymore, this is Gmy life
   AGo ahead with your own life, and leave me aBmlone
[Bridge]
BmI never said you had to offer me a sF#7/C#econd chance
  DI never said I was a victim of cEsusircumstanceE  
  GI still beD/F#long,     F#don't get me Bmwrong
  E9And you can speak your mind
But G/Anot  Aon  G/Amy   Atime
[Verse 2]
DThey will tell you you D/F#can't sleep
Alone in a strGange place
AThen they'll tell you you can't sleep with somebody Delse
DBut sooner or later you sleeD/F#p
In your Gown space
                                        A(D)
Either way it's okay to wake up with yourself
[Instrumental]
D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb
(repeat)
[Chorus]
DI don't need you to D/F#worry for me cause I'm Galright
   AI don't want you to tell me it's time to come Dhome
DI don't care what you sD/F#ay anymore, this is Gmy life
   AGo ahead with your own life, and leave me aBmlone
[Bridge]
BmI never said you had to offer me a sF#7/C#econd chance
  DI never said I was a victim of cEsusircumstanceE  
  GI still beD/F#long,     F#don't get me Bmwrong
  E7+9And you can speak your mind
But G/Anot  Aon  G/Amy   Atime
[Solo]
|     D|  D/F#|     G|     G|
|     A|     A|     D|     D|
[Chorus]
DI don't care what you sD/F#ay anymore, this is Gmy life
                                           A(D)
  Go ahead with your own life, and leave me alone
[Outro]
D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb
(repeat to fade)

All chords in this song (16)

The story behind the song

"My Life" is a song about asserting independence and taking control of one's own path. It carries a confident, upbeat energy, playing like a declaration of personal freedom. The infectious tempo and strong vocals back lyrics that embrace individuality, rejecting others' expectations. At its heart, it's a song for anyone who wants to live on their own terms.

AI-written from these sources:My Life (Billy Joel song) — Wikipedia ↗List of Billy Joel band members — Wikipedia ↗

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My Life

by Billy Joel

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

EbM7/F

D/F#

F#7/C#

Esus

G/A

E7+9

(D) = hold chord into instrumental

[Intro]

D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb

(repeat)

[Verse 1]

D D/F#

Got a call from an old friend

We used to be real close

A D

Said he couldn't go on the American way

D D/F#

Closed the shop, sold the house

Bought a ticket to the West Coast

A D

()

Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.

[Instrumental]

D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb

(repeat)

[Chorus]

D D/F# G

I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright

A D

I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home

D D/F# G

I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life

A Bm

Go ahead with your own life, and leave me alone

[Bridge]

Bm F#7/C#

I never said you had to offer me a second chance

D Esus E

I never said I was a victim of circumstance

G D/F# F# Bm

I still belong, don't get me wrong

And you can speak your mind

G/A A G/A A

But not on my time

[Verse 2]

D D/F#

They will tell you you can't sleep

Alone in a strange place

A D

Then they'll tell you you can't sleep with somebody else

D D/F#

But sooner or later you sleep

In your own space

A D

()

Either way it's okay to wake up with yourself

[Instrumental]

D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb

(repeat)

[Chorus]

D D/F# G

I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright

A D

I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home

D D/F# G

I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life

A Bm

Go ahead with your own life, and leave me alone

[Bridge]

Bm F#7/C#

I never said you had to offer me a second chance

D Esus E

I never said I was a victim of circumstance

G D/F# F# Bm

I still belong, don't get me wrong

E7+9

And you can speak your mind

G/A A G/A A

But not on my time

[Solo]

D D/F# G G

| | | | |

A A D D

| | | | |

[Chorus]

D D/F# G

I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life

A D

()

Go ahead with your own life, and leave me alone

[Outro]

D7 C9 EbM7/F Bb

(repeat to fade)

About My Life Chords by Billy Joel

Learn how to play My Life by Billy Joel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “My Life chords”, “My Life guitar chords”, or “Billy Joel My Life chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy My Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate My Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D7, C9, EbM7/F, Bb, D/F#.

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What key is "My Life" in?

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