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The Longest Time by Billy Joel 3-Part - Sheet Music

By Billy Joel

Billy Joel's pop hit from 1983 is a perennial favorite and evokes an even earlier time in America's pop history. Now available for mixed and SSA voicings, your groups will love to perform these well-crafted arrangements. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:30.

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Summary
Instrument:
Choir
Ensembles:
3-Part A Cappella SAB Mixed Choir
Genres:
1980s Soft Rock Pop Rock
Publishers:
Hal Leonard
Series:
Hal Leonard Pop Choral Series
UPC:
884088484378
Format:
Octavo
Item types:
Physical
Artist:
Billy Joel
Arrangers:
Kirby Shaw
Usages:
School and Community
Number of Pages:
12
Size:
6.75x10.5x0.029 inches
Shipping Weight:
0.75 pounds
Detailed Description
SAB a cappella Choral (SAB choir a cappella)

SKU: HL.8202638

By Billy Joel. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Pop Choral Series. A Cappella, Concert, Doo-Wop, Eighties, Pop. Octavo. 12 pages. Hal Leonard #8202638. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8202638).

UPC: 884088484378. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Billy Joel's pop hit from 1983 is a perennial favorite and evokes an even earlier time in America's pop history. Now available for mixed and SSA voicings, your groups will love to perform these well-crafted arrangements. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Song List

  • The Longest Time

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    Series:
    Hal Leonard Pop Choral Series
    Instrument:
    Vocal Choir
    Artists:
    Billy Joel Kirby Shaw
    Ensemble:
    3-Part A Cappella SAB Mixed Choir
    Publisher:
    Hal Leonard

    Ratings + Reviews

    4.8 Rating

    5 reviews

    Marcus J.

    Dec 15, 2025

    Engaging A Cappella Voicing

    Kirby Shaw's SAB a cappella arrangement of "The Longest Time" provides excellent material for vocal coaching. The voice-leading is well-crafted, presenting singers with a great opportunity to focus on blend and intonation in a tight, doo-wop texture. While the melody might occasionally sit comfortably in the baritone part, it offers a dynamic challenge and supports a rich harmonic foundation.

    Sarah M.

    Dec 14, 2025

    Excellent Arrangement for Developing Choirs

    Kirby Shaw's SAB a cappella arrangement of "The Longest Time" is a fantastic teaching tool. The vocal lines are clear and well-presented in this Hal Leonard octavo, making sight-reading accessible for intermediate school or community choirs. It offers a great opportunity to work on rhythmic precision and blend within a classic 80s pop/doo-wop style. Highly recommended for engaging students!

    David K.

    Dec 14, 2025

    Solid & Performance-Ready A Cappella

    This Kirby Shaw SAB arrangement of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time" is a solid choice for any a cappella group. At 12 pages, it's manageable for quick learning and performances, with no awkward page turns mid-phrase. The arrangement is faithful to the original 1983 hit's vibe, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any event. Perfect for getting a polished sound fast.

    Lisa P.

    Dec 14, 2025

    So Much Fun to Sing!

    Singing "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel in this SAB a cappella arrangement is pure joy! It really captures that classic 80s soft rock/doo-wop feel from the original. The parts are challenging enough to be interesting but totally achievable for our community choir. I love how it sounds when we put it all together – makes for a really rewarding rehearsal and performance.

    Friends H.

    Oct 5, 2012

    Not really SAB

    While the underneath harmonies are SAB, there melody is sung by a tenor, which we don't have. We had to skip the alto part and let our soprano sing the melody. There are only three of us.

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