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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Brooklyn Roads" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “Brooklyn Roads”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Brooklyn Roads" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Brooklyn Roads" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Brooklyn Roads" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Brooklyn Roads" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Brooklyn Roads"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.