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Billy Joel Complete – Volume 1
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P/V/G Guitar; Piano/Keyboard; Vocal
SKU: HL.356297
By Billy Joel. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Pop, Rock. 304 pages. Hal Leonard #356297. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.356297).ISBN 9780793520701. UPC: 073999562972. 9.0x12.0x0.715 inches.
Dive deep into the foundational works of the legendary Piano Man with *Billy Joel Complete – Volume 1*. This essential Hal Leonard songbook, presented in the versatile Piano/Vocal/Guitar (PVG) format, offers over 50 authentic arrangements spanning Billy Joel's pivotal first five albums, including the comprehensive material from *Cold Spring Harbor*.
Designed for intermediate to advanced musicians, this collection provides a rich, playable experience. Pianists will find detailed, accurate piano parts that capture Joel's distinctive style and accompaniment, suitable for both solo performance and supporting a vocalist. Singers can master every nuance with a clear vocal line and complete lyrics, making it an ideal resource for auditions, performances, or vocal study. Guitarists are supported with chord symbols conveniently placed above the staff, perfect for crafting an accompaniment or leading a sing-along.
Explore an incredible repertoire of classic pop and rock anthems, featuring iconic hits like "Piano Man," "Just The Way You Are," "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)," "The Entertainer," and "The Stranger." Whether you're a dedicated fan, a performer seeking reliable charts, or a teacher introducing students to the artistry of a songwriting legend, this comprehensive volume is an invaluable addition to any musician's library, offering countless hours of musical enjoyment and study.
- Ain't No Crime
- All You Wanna Do Is Dance
- (The) Ballad Of Billy The Kid
- Big Shot
- Captain Jack
- The Entertainer
- Everybody Has A Dream
- Everybody Loves You Now
- Falling Of The Rain
- 52nd Street
- Get It Right The First Time
- Got To Begin Again
- (The) Great Suburban Showdown
- Half A Mile Away
- Honesty
- I've Loved These Days
- If I Only Had The Words (To Tell You)
- James
- Just The Way You Are
- Last Of The Big Time Spenders
- Los Angelenos
- (The) Mexican Connection
- Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway)
- Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- My Life
- New York State Of Mind
- Nocturne
- Only The Good Die Young
- Piano Man
- Prelude
- Roberta
- Root Beer Rag
- Rosalinda's Eyes
- Say Goodbye To Hollywood
- Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
- She's Always A Woman
- She's Got A Way
- Somewhere Along The Line
- Souvenir
- Stiletto
- Stop In Nevada
- The Stranger
- Streetlife Serenader
- Summer, Highland Falls
- Tomorrow Is Today
- Travelin' Prayer
- Turn Around
- Until The Night
- Vienna
- Weekend Song
- Why Judy Why
- Worse Comes To Worst
- You Can Make Me Free
- You Look So Good To Me
- You're My Home
- Zanzibar
- Angry Young Man
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 9 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Superb Accompaniment for Vocalists
This volume is an invaluable asset for vocal coaches. The piano parts are expertly crafted to capture Billy Joel's distinctive accompaniment style, perfectly supporting the vocal line without overpowering it. The clear vocal melody and complete lyrics make it ideal for singers to grasp nuances, ensuring both authentic performance and effective vocal study across a wide range.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Solid Gig Book for Billy Joel Repertoire
A must-have for any working musician needing reliable Billy Joel charts. The PVG format is practical, with chord symbols clearly placed above the staff for quick reference. The arrangements are authentic, so you'll sound like the record. It's a hefty volume, so portability for gigs might be a consideration, but the sheer number of hits makes it worth it.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Excellent Resource for Advancing Students
This Billy Joel collection is a fantastic teaching tool for intermediate to advanced piano students. The detailed piano parts truly capture his style, making it great for working on rhythm and sophisticated accompaniment. Engraving quality is clear, aiding sight-reading, and the comprehensive song list from his early albums offers plenty of engaging material for study and performance.
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Phoenix
April 01, 2021
Whoops! Not everything.
If you want the song You're Only Human (Second Wind) you will need Billy Joel Greatest Hits of 1 & 2. Wearing out all three books is something I've been doing for years.
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Phoenix
April 01, 2021
Billy Joel Complete VOLUME ONE
These two books (volume one and volume two) have all Billy's albums up to but not including River of Dreams, and not including Fantasys and Delusions. I've had both books for years and just love a night in with this music. The Best of ....vols. 1 & 2 is also a great book to have - mine is coming apart! I have the keyboard book but don't like it. The ensemble player will love it. There are books which cover the songs of an Album. These have extras you don't get anywhere else - not even the keyboard book. The quality varys, so try to borrow someone else's copy before you order your own. Cheers!
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Steve
July 06, 2017
Billy Joel complete
Almost all of the tunes were familiar A bit more difficult then I am use to. will take a lot of practice to get comfortable
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Leslie22h
March 30, 2016
Not what I ordered
I ordered Billy Joel Complete Volume One. Sheetmusicplus decided to send me Volume Two instead. It turns out that their website is a bit misleading, in that they show the black cover of Volume One, but provide a sample sheet from the song She's Got A Way from Volume Two, which has a green cover. Not sure this was intentional Bait and Switch, but their failure to distinguish separate volumes of the same collection and send whichever book they feel like sending is pretty slack. Does not make me want to use this company again.
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Anonymous
January 20, 2012
Great!
I gave it to my boyfriend as a Valentine's day gift, since he loves Billy Joel. He's very good so the pieces weren't challenging, but for me, the amateur, of course they were! We have loved having access to all of his great pieces. It's awesome :)
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Barry
February 19, 2010
One of the best Billy Joel piano sheet music books
This book has a lot of the good Billy Joel songs and with the number of songs in it, it's a very good buy. It is one of the few Billy Joel books to include Prelude/Angry young man (which is a fairly close match to what he actually plays but it doesn't include the keyboard solo part way through Angry Young man). The Billy Joel Rock 'n' Roll also has exactly the same versions of prelude/angry young man. Scenes from an Italian restaurant is very good, though it misses one instrumental (but includes pretty much all the good bits and and it's fairly easy to pick up and play while still sounding really good) If you want 'Piano Man' then get the Billy Joel Keyboard book, every other version in the other books is miles off what Billy actually plays. If you were to get one Billy Joel book, then get this one.
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