Brooklyn Roads

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

If I close my eyes,

the I can al most hear my moth er

call in’ “Neil, go find your broth er;

Dad dy’s home and it’s (F)time for sup per, a (C)hur ry on!”

And I see two boys

and rac in’ up two flights of stair case, and squirm in’ in to Pa pa’s em brace,

He’s and his whis kers if (F)warm on their face.

but you (C)Where’s it gone?

it’s al Oh, (G7)where’s it gone?

Two floors a bove the (Fm)butch er,

first door on the right,

life I’d filled to the brim as I stood by my win dow and looked out on (Bb)those

Brook lyn roads.

I can still re call

the smells of cook in’ in the hall ways,

rub bers dry ing in the door ways

and re port and cards (F)I was al ways a (C)fraid to show.

Ma ma’d come to school,

but as I’d sit there soft ly cry ing,

and tea cher’d say “He’s just not try ing.

But got a good head if (F)he’d ap ply it, but I’m (C)know your self

it’s al ways (G7)some where else.”

I built me a cas (Fm)butch tle

with dra gons and kings,

and he ride off with them as I stood by my win dow and looked out on (Bb)those

Brook lyn roads.

(F)Brook lyn roads.

Brooklyn Roads — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Brooklyn Roads" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Brooklyn Roads”

Why does "Brooklyn Roads" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Brooklyn Roads".
What key is "Brooklyn Roads" by Neil Diamond played in?
Brooklyn Roads is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brooklyn Roads"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Brooklyn Roads" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Brooklyn Roads"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Brooklyn Roads"?
"Brooklyn Roads" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Brooklyn Roads"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Abmaj7, B7, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Eb, Eb6, +6 more.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Brooklyn Roads"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Brooklyn Roads".
Can I see all the notes in "Brooklyn Roads"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.