Billy Joel - An Innocent Man Lyrics






Some people stay far away from the door
If there's a chance of it opening up
They hear a voice in the hall outside
And hope that it just passes by

Some people live with the fear of a touch
And the anger of having been a fool
They will not listen to anyone
So nobody tells them a lie

I know you're only protecting yourself
I know you're thinking of somebody else
Someone who hurt you but I'm not above
Making up for the love
You've been denying you could ever feel
I'm not above doing anything
To restore your faith if I can

Some people see through the eyes of the old
Before they ever get a look at the young
I'm only willing to hear you cry
Because I am an innocent man

I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am

Some people say they will never believe
Another promise they hear in the dark
Because they only remember too well
They heard somebody tell them before

Some people sleep all alone every night
Instead of taking a lover to bed
Some people find that's it's easier to hate
Than to wait anymore

I know you don't want to hear what I say
I know you're gonna keep turning away
But I've been there and if I can survive
I can keep you alive
I'm not above going through it again
I'm not above being cool for a while
If you're cruel to me I'll understand

Some people run from a possible fight
Some people figure they can never win
And although this is a fight I can lose
The accused is an innocent man

I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man

You know you only hurt yourself out of spite
I guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight
That's your decision but I'm not below
Anybody I know
If there's a chance of resurrecting a love
I'm not above going back to the start
To find out where the heartache began

Some people hope for a miracle cure
Some people just accept the world as it is
But I'm not willing to lay down and die
Because I am an innocent man

I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man





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  1. j.... b....

    listening to this so much reminds me of the 80's. Billy always brings back good memories, class songwriter.

  2. A.... ....

    I know you are only protecting your self, I know you are thinking of someone else. someone who hurt you but I'm not above making up for the love you've been denying you could ever feel.

  3. c.... p....

    A true genius in songwriter. His music keeps stunning me, 20 years later after first falling love with it. Thank you.

  4. a.... ....

    I was in High School when it came out. I had the album. Still great. Hadn't heard it in a while though.

  5. R.... F....

    80's girlfriend's bedroom, memories!

  6. o.... ....

    If you can really restore my faith and love, I would sacrifice everything I can.

  7. V.... C....

    My planned gift for Vic Mignogna: a Japan 45 copy of "An Innocent Man" with the B-side being a live performance of "I'll Cry Instead".

  8. R.... W....

    Beautiful words.. Love

  9. J.... H....

    Amazing sing

  10. p.... ....

    Started to listen to Billy when my Dad came back from Saudi with bootleg tapes in heat proof covers.
    I thought I was a strange child loving Billy, motown, the beach Boys, the stones Beatles, wings, boney m, Jeff Lynn etc.
    Greatest single song writer ever.

  11. T.... B....

    This boring song made the top ten while The Longest Time and Keeping the Faith didn't? Pffftt...

  12. L.... M....

    I'm loving Piano Man... My fave at the mo.

  13. B.... J....

    Under rated song

  14. T.... ....

    A gentle song about understanding another person's pain and being empathetic and supportive. We need more of this.

  15. S.... S....

    great tune

  16. M.... ....

    Didn't give this song a second thought as a teenager in the 80's, took middle age for me to appreciate what an amazing song this is.

    M.... ....

    The words are just... I'm sure you understand.

    M.... ....

    I agree. Too much information for a teenager!

    M.... ....

    Billy was 34 the time, yet he had so much wisdom that he put in his songs.

  17. S.... Y....

    cincau & 5bucu are about sidelining 'others'
    Q: what are your options when everyone in warung pakLeman are faking their orgasms?
    don't be a 'copy & paste' Samiri
    peace

  18. t.... k....

    This was the first Billy Joel Album I brought and as a teenager I couldn't stop playing it.

  19. J.... G....

    This is legit where I'm at right now and it sucks so much

    J.... G....

    Stay strong❤

    J.... G....

    @Shereen Baptist thanks means a lot ❤

  20. C.... R....

    Am a SUCKER..for this...!!

  21. t.... ....

    Billy Joel is one helluva songwriter and performer. His songs sparkle like gems no matter how much time passes. In fact, they get even better and better as the years go by. I've been listening to his work since "Piano Man" came out and there are few songwriters over the past forty plus years who can measure up to him.

  22. R.... L....

    Great lyrics & vocals! Pure quality.

  23. J.... G....

    His voice never sounded better then on this classic song

  24. H.... D....

    Why has this only got 700k views?

  25. C.... H....

    and now in this era we have celebrity xfactor....we've created a society more concerned with 'ego' than genuine talent like Billy. If heaven does exist, then Freddie Mercury is pissing himself over the dross in this era!

  26. M.... T....

    I love this song.

  27. T.... S....

    Remeber to subscribe :)

  28. B.... S....

    Hi there No one will probably read this but in case you do. I am Michael Softley a singer/songwriter and finding it impossible to get views. Checkout my channel Please like and comment. :) much love
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYwZ5TVvrA4q5dlviseESg

  29. Y.... ....

    One of the best songs ever written. He should have been a shrink in his spare time.

  30. B.... P....

    I love this song!

  31. P.... H....

    billy crystal knows how to lay down the jams.

    P.... H....

    Joel, dude. Billy Joel.

    P.... H....

    @m0rk fan they both look alike

    P.... H....

    @Paul Hendricks sort of

  32. M.... G....

    Some people stay far away from the door
    If there's a chance of it opening up
    They hear a voice in the hall outside
    And hope that it just passes by
    Some people live with the fear of a touch
    And the anger of having been a fool
    They will not listen to anyone
    So nobody tells them a lie
    I know you're only protecting yourself
    I know you're thinking of somebody else
    Someone who hurt you
    But I'm not above
    Making up for the love
    You've been denying you could ever feel
    I'm not above doing anything
    To restore your faith if I can
    Some people see through the eyes of the old
    Before they ever get a look at the young
    I'm only willing to hear you cry
    Because I am an innocent man
    I am an innocent man
    Oh yes I am
    Some people say they will never believe
    Another promise they hear in the dark
    Because they only remember too well
    They heard somebody tell them before
    Some people sleep all alone every night
    Instead of taking a lover to bed
    Some people find that it's easier to hate
    Than to wait anymore
    I know you don't want to hear what I say
    I know you're gonna keep turning away
    But I've been there and if I can survive
    I can keep you alive
    I'm not above going through it again
    I've not above being cool for a while
    If you're cruel to me I'll understand
    Some people run from a possible fight
    Some people figure they can never win
    And although this is a fight I can lose
    The accused is an innocent man
    I am an innocent man
    Oh yes I am
    An innocent man
    You know you only hurt yourself out of spite
    I guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight
    That's your decision
    But I'm not below
    Anybody I know
    If there's a chance of resurrecting a love
    I'm not above going back to the start
    To find out where the heartache began
    Some people hope for a miracle cure
    Some people just accept the world as it is
    But I'm not willing to lay down and die
    Because I am an innocent man
    I am an innocent man
    Oh yes I am
    An innocent man

  33. �.... �....

    Listen With Love

  34. A.... B....

    this wonderful song belongs to the soundtrack of my life. wonderful to hear, sometimes to sing along, and still ... wonderful to dance. great music. still enjoying it!

  35. S.... G....

    " some people see through the eyes of the old before they ever get a look at the Young"... I am 45 years old and realize getting old sucks and that youth is truly wasted on the young... when we have the World by the balls we don't realize it... live your life because I would imagine failure is better than regret

  36. B.... ....

    Jeff Epstiens theme song

    B.... ....

    More like Only The Good Die Young!

  37. G.... R....

    War mir,vor 30 Jahren nicht klar,
    heute schon, trotzdem sehr gut.

  38. G.... R....

    Einer der besten Sänger mit Hilfe.

  39. T.... A....

    Powerful lyricist and performance.

  40. G.... C....

    bought this in 83 what an album still love it today 55 years old pure class💝💝

  41. C.... S....

    My two favorites on this album, Keeping the Faith and this right here

  42. J.... H....

    I first listened to Billy Joel's "An Innocent Man" record album (later-cassette and then compact disc) in August of 1983, when I was 18 years and 5 months of age; and two weeks before my Senior year in high school! A fun, emotionally moving collection of pop-rock songs!

  43. P.... ....

    Haters aren't innocent men.

  44. P.... ....

    I tried to find a word better than "legend" to describe Billy Joel, and I did...






    "Billy Joel"

    P.... ....

    legend is s synonymn for billy joel

  45. t.... s....

    Awesome music

  46. J.... L....

    Great song, wish he'd write songs again...

  47. J.... L....

    This was the first cd on sale...

  48. T.... P....

    Timeless, nice music and song.

  49. k.... m....

    I just saw him in May for the first time live at Madison square garden. It was amazing

  50. R.... ....

    FUCK YOU YOUTUBE. CUNTS.

  51. b.... ....

    Instant trip back to innocence! For me anyhow

  52. L.... G....

    This is exactly the thing I've been trying to find the words to say, thanks Billy

  53. S.... L....

    Such a beautiful song

  54. C.... 6....

    Congratulations brother ! Thank you for what you brought to music of my lifetime. Truly Brilliant. Incredible.You were even capable of hurting for us in Allentown, PA ( Bethlehem Steel). The fisherman in Long Island Sound. The Downeaster Alexa. Buddy, God blessed you with musical brilliance ! So, So many. I bleed American steel. Great American Pennsylvania Toolmaker !

  55. L.... S....

    Hello, everyone! Big fan from Billy Joel from Brazil here. I covered this masterpiece, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpSSOeZHoyY

  56. R.... T....

    This is a really great tune, Nong Ice xx. Oh! You agree! Good x

  57. G.... P....

    whatever about Uptown Girl, imagine trying to sing along with THIS!

  58. W.... V....

    I have in fact nothing to say. Beautifull tekst.

  59. M.... H....

    currently my fave song of his. listening over and over and i've known it all my life.

    M.... H....

    Comes in second to Honesty for me. :D

    M.... H....

    @StonedOli just relistened. That brought back memories. Great song

  60. D.... H....

    I remember listening to this as a vulnerable male in 1983 and thinking ..wow this is great....and 34 years later I still feel the same...I am an INNOCENT MAN.........thank you Jesus.Thankyou God .............

  61. j.... l....

    RIP Jason H. We sung it together two Jason's and innocent man!

  62. V.... T....

    This is one of his many good hit songs .I'm so glad that his songs r available on here his songs put me in a better mood

  63. N.... B....

    Still listening june 2019 👍

    N.... B....

    ...and me 😊

    N.... B....

    ...and in September 2019 😊

  64. S.... R....

    Such a creative man and awesome pianist.

  65. E.... M....

    Beautiful song

  66. H.... B....

    some people who innocent hum , do brother i am ok

    H.... B....

    no I am cool so are you

  67. G.... S....

    Next month @ wembley

  68. D.... I....

    It gets better and better with the passing time. Thank you Billy😊😊😊👍👍👍👏👏👏

  69. s.... ....

    I sing this when out and am told there is no such thing as an Innocent Man.......

  70. W.... S....

    The best lyrics ever!!

  71. P.... W....

    Vocals to die for

  72. S.... B....

    That incredible combination of a fantastic voice and a mind that can write what so many of us see in and of our lives! Absolutely wonderful. Like so many others I wish I could not only write these mind bending words but put them into song. As Paul Newman once said, a man’s got to know his limitations. Thanks Billy!

  73. E.... S....

    magistral, sobervia.

  74. n.... ....

    Another great song by Billy, from all of us at www.nanopowerselfcleaning.com

  75. Z.... M....

    I love innocent Man 1:30

  76. j.... m....

    Thanks dad I no every word to every songof this album xx

  77. L.... T....

    Some pp live with the fear of a touch 😍😍 2019

  78. L.... ....

    Yeah me great song from a great songwriter

  79. R.... P....

    Hey guys I really love this song so I made a learned it by ear on the piano and covered it and I think you guys would appreciate it - let me know if you like it and I am thankful for any feedback


    https://youtu.be/0XY4wq_nMxc

  80. J.... S....

    I played this to my wife on our anniversary.We danced to this twice.We both made mistakes 24 years going strong 💪.Don’t sweat the small stuff.Life is to short unless you make it that way.

  81. S.... ....

    Anyone that dislikes this song is dead inside.

  82. A.... G....

    Back in the day, we all speculated this was a lover or psychiatrist speaking to a lost girl...but now, can we just apply it to every-day-dealing with our current troubled humans?

    A.... G....

    After a lot of years listening to Billy songs, I always thought it was a guy, trying to win a girl over with a serious, but sensitive side...
    And now, I like to think it worked,
    and "State Of Grace" is the sequel, where they get married, but he can still see a little doubt in her eyes...

  83. J.... G....

    GOOD OLLL 80's

  84. J.... R....

    Of course what a voice hugely underrated up with the very best of all time on his sheer voice and talent

  85. C.... W....

    Wonderful album I heard first in 1983 - now I'm in love again - it's just perfect.

  86. i.... R....

    Most people don't need an L and and an R on the tips of their left and right shoe, most people don't need a warning sign to tell them stop eating glue, most people wouldn't go to Hitler's estate disguised as a Hasidic Jew. But then most people don't suck boatloads of ass and Billy's an ignorant man. He is an ignorant m-yaya-n.

  87. F.... O....

    One of my favorites.

  88. n.... n....

    I think he tried suicide.

  89. J.... G....

    That's a real good song it reminds me when I was back in the 80s in my 69 Chevelle Super Sport

  90. C.... K....

    #amazing

  91. o.... ....

    Just listened to this again tonight about 30 years after always listingvto it... AMAZING.... still know the words.. how's that possible

  92. v.... ....

    2019 and still listening

    v.... ....

    Let's make that 2🤙

  93. t.... c....

    Huge vocals!

  94. b.... ....

    Hey let’s ask a couple of billion people if somebody is listening in whatever fucking year it is. Idiots.

  95. S.... F....

    THE NEW TRUMP THEME SONG! LISTEN TO THE WORDS! BOOM!

  96. k.... m....

    Simply fantastic

  97. L.... K....

    Lyrics are faultless what a great song really hits home

  98. L.... K....

    Yes great song from my past

  99. J.... S....

    I'am an innocent man !

  100. J.... W....

    https://youtu.be/Csod0hSmvq8 Check out the live cover version by Billy’s original back up vocalist! Chills! At least I get them!