Publisher Desc.  "Piano Man" was the first great hit of the American singer and song writer Billy Joel (May 9, 1949)What is special about this song is that it was written from two perspectives. First, that of the piano player, who sings about the lives of the diverse group of people in the bar. The chorus is sung by the bar patrons themselves, who encourage the piano man to sing more. This arrangement can be performed with a singer and a harmonica. The use of a harmonica certainly adds value to the piece as it is one of the two principal musical instruments used in the original version by Billy Joel. With optional voice.