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Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Brooklyn Roads" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Brooklyn Roads”
- Can I play "Brooklyn Roads" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Brooklyn Roads" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Brooklyn Roads"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Brooklyn Roads" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Brooklyn Roads"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Brooklyn Roads" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.