Other arrangements of Brooklyn Roads
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Brooklyn Roads" by Neil Diamond: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Brooklyn Roads" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brooklyn Roads" by Neil Diamond. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Brooklyn Roads" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Brooklyn Roads" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.