Cracklin' Rosie

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Cracklin' Rosie" 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 Gb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Cracklin' Rosie”

Can I learn "Cracklin' Rosie" 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 "Cracklin' Rosie" with hands-separate practice in Gb at 120 BPM.
What key is "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond played in?
Cracklin' Rosie is arranged in the key of Gb 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?
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 "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 chords are used in "Cracklin' Rosie"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Ab, Ab7, B7, C, D, Db, Ebm, +4 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 "Cracklin' Rosie"?
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 "Cracklin' Rosie" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Cracklin' Rosie"?
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. "Cracklin' Rosie" is in the key of Gb at 120 BPM.