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I've Been This Way Before

· by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

(A)I’ve (D)seen the (Esus)light,

and (A)I’ve (D)seen the (Esus)flame.

And (A)I’ve been (E)this way be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to be this (Bm7)way a (Esus)gain.

For (A)I’ve (D)been re (Esus)fused,

and (A)I’ve (D)been re (Esus)gained.

And (A)I’ve seen (E)your eyes be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to see your (Bm7)eyes a (Esus)gain,

once a (A)gain.

For (A)I’ve (Dmaj7)been re (E7sus)leased,

and (A)I’ve (Dmaj7)been re (E7sus)gained.

And (A)I’ve sung (E)my song be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to sing my (Bm7)song a (Esus)gain,

once a (A)gain.

(A)Some peo ple got to laugh.

(E)Some peo ple got to cry.

(D)Some peo ple

got to make it through

by (Bm)nev er (A)won d’ring (E)why.

(A)Some peo ple got to sing.

(E)Some peo ple got to sigh.

(D)Some peo ple

nev er see the light

un (Bm)til the (Bm)day they (E)die.

But (A)I’ve (D)been re (E)leased,

and (A)I’ve (D)been re (E)gained.

And (A)I’ve been (E)this way be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to be (Bm7)this way a (E7sus)gain,

once a (A)gain,

(E7)one more time a (A)gain,

(E7)just one more (A)time.

I've Been This Way Before by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I've Been This Way Before” by Neil Diamond in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 87 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I've Been This Way Before" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I've Been This Way Before"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I've Been This Way Before" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, Esus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?: Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.