Key: Bb · BPM: 125 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Gm, Bb, F, Ab, Eb, C, D9sus, D, Am, Dm/A, Bb/F, Am7, D7, Gm7, C7, Gb7, G7
[Verse] Gm Bb Slow down you crazy child F Ab You're so ambitious for a juvenile Eb But then if you're Bb So smart tell me why C D9sus D Are you still so afraid Gm Where's the fire, Bb What's the hurry about F You better cool it off before Ab You burn it out Eb You got so much to do and only Bb Am D9sus D So many hours in a day [Chorus] Eb But you know that F When the truth is told Bb Dm/A That you can get what you want Gm Bb/F Or you can just get old Eb You're gonna kick off before Am7 D7 Gm7 C7 You even get halfway through Gb7 When will you realize F Bb Vienna waits for you [Verse] Gm Bb Slow down you're doing fine F You can't be everything You want to be Ab Before your time Eb Although it's so romantic Bb On the borderline C D9sus D Tonight, tonight Gm Bb Too bad but it's the life you lead F You're so ahead of yourself Ab That you forgot what you need Eb Though you can see when you're wrong Bb You know you can't always see when Am D9sus D you're right, you're ri - ight [Chorus] Eb You got your passion, F You got your pride Bb But don't you know that Dm/A Gm Bb/F Only fools are satisfied Eb Am7 Dream on, but don't imagine D7 Gm7 C7 They'll all come true Gb7 When will you realize F Bb Vienna waits for you [Chorus] Eb F Slow down you crazy child Bb Dm/A And take the phone off the hook Gm Bb/F And disappear for a while Eb It's alright, Am7 You can afford to D7 Gm7 C7 Lose a day or two Gb7 When will you realize F Bb Vienna waits for you Eb And you know that F When the truth is told Bb Dm/A That you can get what you want Gm Bb/F Or you can just get old Eb You're gonna kick off before Am7 D7 Gm7 C7 You even get halfway through Gb7 Why don't you realize F Bb Vienna waits for you [Outro] G7 Gb7 When will you realize F Bb Vienna waits for you
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 29th of November 1997, the track was released. The track is on Bb.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Chords: Gm, Bb, F, Ab, Eb, C, D9sus, D, Am, Dm/A, Bb/F, Am7, D7, Gm7, C7, Gb7, G7
- BPM: 125
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Vienna
- Artist: Billy Joel
- Produced by Phil Ramone
- Album: The Stranger
- Released Date: 29 November 1997
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Vienna in?
Vienna is in the key of Bb.
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What chords do I need for Vienna?
You need Gm, Bb, F, Ab, Eb, C, D9sus, D, Am, Dm/A, Bb/F, Am7, D7, Gm7, C7, Gb7, G7 to play Vienna by Billy Joel.
Do I need a capo for Vienna?
No capo is needed to play Vienna by Billy Joel.
How hard is Vienna to play on guitar?
Vienna by Billy Joel is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.