We’re only human, we’re supposed to make mistakes.
BILLY JOEL
BILLY JOEL
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I can’t think of one person I’ve ever met who didn’t like some type of music.
Billy JoelBilly Joel We all have a face that we hide away forever, and we take them out and show ourselves when everyone has gone.
Billy JoelBilly Joel We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.
Billy JoelBilly Joel So before we end And then begin We’ll drink a toast to how it’s been A few more hours to be complete A few more nights on satin sheets A few more times that I can say, I’ve loved these days.
Billy JoelBilly Joel You’ve got your passion. You’ve got your pride. But don’t you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don’t imagine they’ll all come true.
Billy JoelBilly Joel It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday, the regular crowd shuffles in / There’s an old man sitting next to me making love to his tonic and gin / He says, ‘Son, can you play me a memory?
Billy JoelBilly Joel Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.
Billy JoelBilly Joel She’s got a smile that heals me.
Billy JoelBilly Joel I see the children with their boredom and their vacant stares.
Billy JoelBilly Joel And the only people I fear are those who never have doubts… Save us all from arrogant men, and all the causes they’re for.
Billy JoelBilly Joel I may be an antique like the Stones, but antiques are valuable.
Billy JoelBilly Joel I haven’t met the person I can sustain a relationship with yet. So I’m discontented about that. I’m angry with myself. I have regrets.
Billy JoelBilly Joel What will it take for you to believe in me, the way that I believe in you?
Billy JoelBilly Joel What if she figures out you’re not very smart?
Billy JoelBilly Joel There ain’t much future for a man who works the sea, there ain’t no island left for islanders like me.
Billy JoelBilly Joel Well we’re waiting here in Allentown For the Pennsylvania we never found For the promises our teachers gave If we worked hard If we behaved So the graduations hang on the wall But they never really helped us at all No they never taught us what was real.
Billy JoelBilly Joel
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