Cracklin' Rosie

by Neil Diamond
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(Db)Crack lin’ Ros ie, get on board.

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

And Lord don’t you know

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

(Db)Hitch in’ on a twi light train;

and ain’t noth ing here that I care to take a (Gb)long, may be a song

to sing when I want.

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

Oh, I (Gb)love my Ros ie child.

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

You and (Gb)me, we go in style.

(Ebm)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.

(CN.C.)Play it now!

Play it now!

Play it now, (Ab)my ba by!

(Db)Crack lin’ Ros ie make me smile,

and girl if it lasts for an hour, to take all (Gb)right.

We got all night

to set the world right.

Don’t (Ebm)Find us a dream that don’t ask no a hap tions, (Db)yeah!

Oh, I (Gb)love my Ros ie child.

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

You and (Gb)me, we go in style.

(Ebm)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.

(CN.C.)Play it now!

Play it now!

Play it now, (Ab)my ba by!

Play it now, my ba (A7)by!

(D)Crack lin’ Ros ie, make me smile.

And girl, if it lasts for an hour,

that’s all (G)right.

We got all night

to set the world right.

(Em)Find us a dream that don’t ask no ques tions, (D)yeah!

Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Gb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cracklin' Rosie

What key is "Cracklin' Rosie" in?
"Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond is in the key of Gb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Cracklin' Rosie" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Cracklin' Rosie" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Cracklin' Rosie"?
This arrangement of "Cracklin' Rosie" uses 12 chords: A7, Ab, Ab7, B7, C, D, Db, Ebm, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Cracklin' Rosie" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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