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Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Am...i Said" 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 Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Am...i Said”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Am...i Said"?
- 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 "I Am...i Said" by Neil Diamond played in?
- I Am...i Said is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Am...i Said"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Am...i Said" 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 "I Am...i Said"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Am...i Said"?
- "I Am...i Said" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Am...i Said"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, F7.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "HELLO AGAIN", "SEPTEMBER MORN". 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 "I Am...i Said". Key of Bb, 80 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.