Cracklin' Rosie

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

(C)Crack lin’ Ro sie get on board.

We’re gon na ride till there ain’t no more to (F)go, tak in’ it slow.

And Lord don’t you know,

I’ll (Dm)have me a time with a poor man’s la dy!

(C)Hitch in’ on a twi light train.

And, Ain’t noth ing here that I care to take a (F)long, may be a song

to sing when I want.

Don’t (Dm)need to say please to no man for a hap py (C)tune.

(C)Oh, I (F)love my Ro sie child.

You got the (F)way to make me hap py.

You and (F)me we go in style.

(Dm)Crack ’l in’ Rose, you’re a store bought wom an, but you make me feel like a gui tar hum min’.

So hang on to me, girl, our song keeps run nin’ on.

Play (CN.C.)it now!

Play it now!

Play it now, (G)my (Am)ba (G)by!

(C)Crack lin’ Ro sie, make me smile.

And, girl, if it lasts for an hour, that’s al (F)right.

We got all night

to set the world right.

Don’t (Dm)Find us a dream that don’t ask no a ques tions, (C)yeah!

(C)Oh, I (F)love my Ro sie child.

You got the (F)way to make me hap py.

You and (F)me we go in style.

(Dm)Crack ’l in’ Rose, you’re a store bought wom an, but you make me feel like a gui tar hum min’.

So hang on to me, girl, our song keeps run nin’ on.

Play (CN.C.)it now!

Play it now!

Play it now, (G)my (Am)ba (G)by!

Play it now, (G)my (Am)ba (G)by!

(C)yeah!

Cracklin' Rosie — Simple Sheet Music

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"Cracklin' Rosie" 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Cracklin' Rosie”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cracklin' Rosie"?
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 "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond played in?
Cracklin' Rosie 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 "Cracklin' Rosie"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cracklin' Rosie" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Cracklin' Rosie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cracklin' Rosie"?
"Cracklin' Rosie" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 "Cracklin' Rosie". Key of C, 120 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.