Leave A Little Room For God

by Neil Diamond

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Leave a lit tle room for God

as you’re go in’ through the day.

Leave a lit tle room for God.

You know He (B)won’t get in your way.

(E)Save a lit tle place in side,

some where case you can call your own.

Then leave a lit tle room for God, and you won’t (B)ev er be a lone.

(B)Ev ’ry day is so mys te ri (E)ous,

you (B)won der how things day came to be.

And (F#)when you start to get real cur i ous,

well, (F#7)He’s the man you’ll want to (B7)see.

So, (E)leave a lit tle room for God

just in case you you need a friend.

Then Ev ’ry one’s got rain y days;

it is n’t (B)so much “if” but “when.”

(B)Life is like a gift we’re giv ri (E)en.

you (B)Ev ’ry sin gle day is to new.

We’re (F#)thank ful for the time we’re liv i in’,

but (F#7)He’s the man you’ll want to (B7)see.

So, (F#7)thank ful ex act ly to (B)who?

(E)Put your mon ey in the bank,

and drive a round a (E7)big old car.

Just leave a lit tle room point for God,

or it won’t (B)take you ver ry far.

Yeah, (E)leave a lit tle room for God

and as you’re go in’ (E7)down the road.

that He’ll not on ing ly point the way,

He’s gon na (B)help you with the load.

Yeah, (B)got some room for love.

(A)Leave a lit tle room for God, my friend, and (B)He’ll have room for you.

Just need to (B)leave a lit tle room for Him (E)too.

Leave A Little Room For God by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Leave A Little Room For God 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 E at 100 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 "Leave A Little Room For God" 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 "Leave A Little Room For God"?
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 "Leave A Little Room For God" use?
Just 8 chords: A, B, B7, E, E7, F#, F#7, F#m. 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.