Identify song using your Microphone
Lyrics
Meaning
Chords

Artist: Billy Joel
Track: Vienna

Lyrics
Slow down, you crazy child
You're so ambitious for a juvenile
But then if you're so smart, well, tell me
Why are you still so afraid? Mm
Where's the fire, what's the hurry about?
You'd better cool it off before you burn it out
You've got so much to do
And only so many hours in a day

But you know that when the truth is told
That you can get what you want or you can just get old
You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through, ooh
When will you realize Vienna waits for you?

Slow down, you're doin' fine
You can't be everything you wanna be before your time
Although it's so romantic on the borderline
Tonight, tonight
Too bad, but it's the life you lead
You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need
Though you can see when you're wrong
You know, you can't always see when you're right, you're right

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, ooh
When will you realize Vienna waits for you?

Slow down, you crazy child
And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile
It's alright, you can afford to lose a day or two, ooh
When will you realize Vienna waits for you?

And you know that when the truth is told
That you can get what you want or you can just get old
You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through, ooh
Why don't you realize Vienna waits for you?
When will you realize Vienna waits for you?
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
Billy Joel – Vienna
In a July 2008 New York Times article, Joel cited this as one of his two favorite songs, along with “Summer, Highland Falls”. Why did I pick Vienna to use as a metaphor for the
Ben Platt – Vienna
[Verse 1] / Slow down, you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But then if you're so smart, then tell me / Why are you still so afraid, hmm? / Where's the fire, what
Billy Joel – Vienna Samples
See all of “Vienna” by Billy Joel’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
Aden Foyer – Vienna
[Verse 1] / Slow down, you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But then if you're so smart / Tell me why are you still so afraid, hmm? / Where's the fire, what's the
William Fitzsimmons – Vienna
[Verse 1] / Slow down, you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But then if you're so smart / Tell me why are you still so afraid, hmm? / Where's the fire, what's the
Eleni Drake – Vienna
[Verse 1] / Slow down, you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But then, if you're so smart / Tell me, why are you still so afraid, hmm? / Where's the fire, what's
Estella Dawn – Vienna
[Chorus] / Vienna waits for you / Vienna waits for you / [Verse 1] / Slow down, you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But if you're so smart / Tell me, why are you
Billy Joel – Vienna Covers
See all of “Vienna” by Billy Joel’s covers
Mac Miller – Vienna
[Verse 1] / Slow down, crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But if you're so smart, tell me why is you still so afraid? / Where's the fire, what's the hurry 'bout
Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen – Billy Joel - Vienna (Deutsche Übersetzung)
[Deutscher Songtext zu „Vienna“] / [Strophe 1] / Mach langsamer, du verrücktest Kind / Du bist so ehrgeizig für einen Jungspund / Aber wenn du so schlau bist / Sag mir, warum hast
Genius Traducciones al Español – Billy Joel - Vienna (Traducción al Español)
[Letra de "Billy Joel - Vienna (Traducción al Español)"] / [Verso 1] / Ve despacio, niño loco / Eres tan ambicioso para un menor / Pero ¿si eres tan listo / Entonces dime que estás
SMASH Cast (Ft. Christian Borle) – Vienna (SMASH Cast Version)
[TOM] / Slow down you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But then if you're so smart tell me / Why are you still so afraid? / Mmmm / Where's the fire, what's the
Gretta Ray – Vienna
[Verse 1] / Slow down, you crazy child / You're so ambitious for a juvenile / But then if you're so smart / Tell me why are you still so afraid? Mm-mm / Where's the fire, what's
Billy Joel – Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
“Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” has the longest duration in all of Billy Joel’s catalog, clocking in at 7 minutes and 37 seconds. While never released as a single, it has
Genius Brasil Traduções – Billy Joel - Vienna (Tradução em Português)
[Tradução de "Vienna", de Billy Joel] / [Verso 1] / Vá devagar, criança louca / Você é ambiciosa de mais para uma jovem / Mas se você é tão inteligente / Me diga por que você ainda
Billy Joel – Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)
Slow down you crazy child, you’re so ambitious for a juvenile / But then if you’re so smart tell me why are you still so afraid? / Mmm-hmm…Where’s the fire, what’s the hurry about
Raleigh Ritchie – Time in a Tree
[Chorus] / I just want time in a tree / I need a place just for me / Somewhere that I can be free / Keep the faith and just be / What you'll be / [Verse 1] / I guess rules are
Raleigh Ritchie (Ft. Wired Strings) – Time in a Tree (Live in London, 2019)
[Chorus: Raleigh Ritchie] / I just want time in a tree / I need a place just for me / Somewhere that I can be free / Keep the faith and just be / [Verse 1: Raleigh Ritchie] / I
View 15 More →
AZ Lyrics
Billy Joel - Vienna Lyrics
Billy Joel "Vienna": Slow down you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart tell me, Wh...
William Fitzsimmons - Vienna Lyrics
"Vienna" lyrics. William Fitzsimmons Lyrics. "Vienna" (originally by Billy Joel). Slow down you crazy child. You're so ambitious for a juvenile. But then if you ...
Matt Schuster - Vienna Lyrics
"Vienna" lyrics. Matt Schuster Lyrics. "Vienna" (originally by Billy Joel). Slow down, you crazy child. You're so ambitious for a juvenile. But then if you're ...
Ariana Grande - Vienna Lyrics
Ariana Grande Lyrics. "Vienna" (originally by Billy Joel). Slow down, you crazy child. You' ...
Anthem Lights - Uptown Girl / Piano Man / She's Always A Woman ...
"Uptown Girl / Piano Man / She's Always A Woman / Vienna / New York State Of Mind" lyrics ... (originally by Billy Joel). Ohhh Ohhh It's ...
View 2 More →
MusixMatch Lyrics
Billy Joel - Vienna translation in French
French translation of lyrics for Vienna by Billy Joel. Slow down you crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart t...
Billy Joel - Vienna translation in Italian
Italian translation of lyrics for Vienna by Billy Joel. Slow down you crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart t...
Billy Joel - Vienna translation in German
German translation of lyrics for Vienna by Billy Joel. Slow down you crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart t...
Billy Joel - Vienna (Live 1977 FM Broadcast) translation in French
French translation of lyrics for Vienna (Live 1977 FM Broadcast) by Billy Joel. Slow down, You crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart ...
Billy Joel - Vienna translation in Japanese
Japanese translation of lyrics for Vienna by Billy Joel. Slow down you crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart t...
Billy Joel - Vienna paroles
Paroles de Vienna par Billy Joel. Slow down you crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart t...
Matt Schuster - Vienna Lyrics
Songtext zu Vienna von Matt Schuster. Slow down, you crazy child You′re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart ...
View 4 More →
Genius Q&A
Q:When did Billy Joel release “Vienna”?
Billy Joel released “Vienna” on November 29, 1977.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna” by Billy Joel?
“Vienna” by Billy Joel was written by Billy Joel.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel?
“Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel was written by Billy Joel.
Q:Who produced “Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel?
“Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel was produced by Steve Lillywhite & Billy Joel.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel?
“Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel was written by Billy Joel.
Q:Who produced “Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel?
“Vienna (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY - 2006)” by Billy Joel was produced by Steve Lillywhite & Billy Joel.
Q:Who produced “Vienna (Billy Joel Cover)” by Abstract?
“Vienna (Billy Joel Cover)” by Abstract was produced by Cryo Music.
Q:When did Abstract release “Vienna (Billy Joel Cover)”?
Abstract released “Vienna (Billy Joel Cover)” on December 19, 2015.
Q:When did Genius Brasil Traduções release “Billy Joel - Vienna (Tradução em Português)”?
Genius Brasil Traduções released “Billy Joel - Vienna (Tradução em Português)” on November 29, 1977.
Q:When did 32 16 8 release “​vienna by billy joel but it's a bit sadder”?
32 16 8 released “​vienna by billy joel but it's a bit sadder” on October 5, 2018.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna” by Gretta Ray?
“Vienna” by Gretta Ray was written by Billy Joel.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna” by Ariana Grande?
“Vienna” by Ariana Grande was written by Billy Joel.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna” by William Fitzsimmons?
“Vienna” by William Fitzsimmons was written by Billy Joel.
Q:What is the most popular song on The Stranger by Billy Joel?
The most popular song on The Stranger by Billy Joel is “Vienna” with a total of 1.3M page views.
Q:Who wrote “Vienna” by Hannah Connolly?
“Vienna” by Hannah Connolly was written by Billy Joel.
View 12 More →
Genius Artists
Billy Joel
Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer/songwriter, producer, and composer who ranks as one of the most iconic and influential artists from the mid to late
Liberty DeVitto
Liberty DeVitto is an American drummer most known for being part of Billy Joel’s recording and touring band between 1976 to 2006.
Genius Albums
The Stranger by Billy Joel
It may as well be considered a greatest hits album. This 1977 masterpiece was released during the height of Joel’s songwriting frenzy (Turnstiles, The Stranger and 52nd Street
50 Years of the Piano Man by Billy Joel
Get all the lyrics to songs on 50 Years of the Piano Man and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
12 Gardens Live by Billy Joel
Get all the lyrics to songs on 12 Gardens Live and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.