About “I've Been This Way Before”

Why does "I've Been This Way Before" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I've Been This Way Before".

What key is "I've Been This Way Before" by Neil Diamond played in?

I've Been This Way Before is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "I've Been This Way Before"?

The arrangement plays at 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "I've Been This Way Before" 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 "I've Been This Way Before"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "I've Been This Way Before"?

"I've Been This Way Before" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "I've Been This Way Before"?

This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, Esus4.

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.

Is this real sheet music for "I've Been This Way Before"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I've Been This Way Before".

Can I see all the notes in "I've Been This Way Before"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 87 BPM.