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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Brooklyn Roads" by Neil Diamond in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Brooklyn Roads" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Brooklyn Roads" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Brooklyn Roads"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Brooklyn Roads" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Brooklyn Roads"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Brooklyn Roads" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.