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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Brooklyn Roads" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Brooklyn Roads"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Brooklyn Roads". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.