Learn "I AM...I SAID" by Neil Diamond on Piano

Master "I AM...I SAID" by Neil Diamond with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "I AM...I SAID" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

L. A.’s fine, the sun shines most the time, and the feel in’ is lay back. (F)Palm trees grow, and rents are low. But you know I keep think in’ ’bout mak in’ my way back. Well, I’m New York Cit y born and raised, but now a days, I’m lost be tween two (Eb)shores. (F)L. A.’s fine, but it ain’t home. (F7)New York’s home, but it ain’t mine no (Bb)more. “I am,” I (Bb)said to no one there. And no one heard at all, not (Eb)e (Dm)ven (Cm)the (Bb)chair. “I am,” I cried. “I am,” said I. And I am lost, and I can’t e (Dm)ven (Cm)say (Bb)why, leav in’ me lone ly still. Did you ev er read a bout a frog who dreamed of be in’ a king and then be came one? Well, ex (F)cept for the names and a few oth er chang es, if you talk a bout me, the sto ry’s the same one. But I got an emp ti ness deep in side. And I’ve tried, but it won’t let me (Eb)go. And (F)I’m not a man who likes to swear, but (F7)I’ve nev er cared for the sound of be in’ a (Bb)lone. “I am,” I

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "I Am...i Said" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.