Longfellow Serenade

by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

Long fel low se re nade,

(D)such were the plans I’d made.

For (D)she was a la dy, and I was a dream er with on ly words to trade.

You know that I was (G)born for a night like this,

warmed by a sto len kiss.

For I was (D)lone ly,

and she was (A7)lone ly.

(D)Ride,

come on, ba by, ride.

Let me make your (G)dreams

(D)come

(A7)true.

I’ll sing my (D)song;

let me sing my song.

Let me make it (G)warm

(D)for

(A7)you.

I’ll (D)weave his web of rhyme up on the sum mer (G)night.

We’ll (A7)leave this world ly time on his wing ed (D)flight.

Then come, and as we lay be side this sleep y (G)glade,

there I will (D)sing to you my Long fel low (D)se re nade.

Long fel low se re nade,

(D)such were the plans I made.

But (D)she was a la dy as deep as the riv er, and through the night we stayed.

And in my way, I (G)loved her as none be fore,

loved her with words and more.

For she was (D)lone ly,

and I was (A7)lone ly.

(D)Ride,

come on, ba by, ride.

Let me make your (G)dreams

(D)come

(A7)true.

I’ll sing my (D)song;

let me sing my song.

Let me make it (G)warm

(D)for

(A7)you.

I’ll (D)weave his web of rhyme up on the sum mer (G)night.

We’ll (A7)leave this world ly time on his wing ed (D)flight.

Then come, and as we lay be side this sleep y (G)glade,

there I will (D)sing to you my Long fel low (D)se re nade.

Longfellow Serenade by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Longfellow Serenade 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 D at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Longfellow Serenade" 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 "Longfellow Serenade"?
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.