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Big Shot

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Key: GBPM: 147

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Ready to unleash your inner rock star? Learn how to play "Big Shot" by the one and only Billy Joel with HDpiano's fantastic visual learning system! Forget complicated sheet music; our signature falling-block method makes even challenging songs fun and accessible. This iconic track, released in 1978 on his legendary '52nd Street' album, is famous for its unique piano part. It's hard to believe this rock 'n' roll "diss track" would have such an interesting piano arrangement, but Billy made sure to play a very bouncy and funky keyboard part underneath those blaring guitars!...

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