He’s got a “New York State Of Mind”
and a real warmth for mankind
He was the original “Piano Man”
unites people like no politician can
From the “Attila” classic “Wonder Woman”
And the “Hassles” of stardom
the relentless pursuit of freedom
When you’re in the public domain
It’s hard not to take cocaine
or drink, to try and mask your pain
But, like a “Phoenix risin’ from the flames”
Billy would wow the world once more
He’s beaten his demons before
Twice been divorced
as a matter of course
In these times of heartbreak and strife
It helps to know what matters in life
nothing beats a good pop song
gives us strength to right wrongs
And all of a sudden, a genius comes along
Billy, we salute you!
It’s “Honesty” not false modesty, that takes you places
you always gave it your all…you put smiles on faces
You took me “Further Than Heaven”
Your appeal stretches from Russia to Devon
The artwork on your album covers
moved me more than a sensual lover
An “Innocent Man”. Your last song she loves
So glad you hung up your boxing gloves…
The heart and soul
of Billy Joel…
