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
I Am...i Said by Neil Diamond
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "I Am...i Said" in?
- "I Am...i Said" by Neil Diamond is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I Am...i Said" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I Am...i Said" 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 "I Am...i Said"?
- This arrangement of "I Am...i Said" uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, F7.
- How long does it take to learn "I Am...i Said" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "HELLO AGAIN", "SEPTEMBER MORN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.