Can a complete beginner play "I've Been This Way Before"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I've Been This Way Before" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "I've Been This Way Before"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I've Been This Way Before" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

I've Been This Way Before — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "I've Been This Way Before" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 87 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(A)I’ve (D)seen the (Esus)light, and (A)I’ve (D)seen the (Esus)flame. And (A)I’ve been (E)this way be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to be this (Bm7)way a (Esus)gain. For (A)I’ve (D)been re (Esus)fused, and (A)I’ve (D)been re (Esus)gained. And (A)I’ve seen (E)your eyes be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to see your (Bm7)eyes a (Esus)gain, once a (A)gain. For (A)I’ve (Dmaj7)been re (E7sus)leased, and (A)I’ve (Dmaj7)been re (E7sus)gained. And (A)I’ve sung (E)my song be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to sing my (Bm7)song a (Esus)gain, once a (A)gain. (A)Some peo ple got to laugh. (E)Some peo ple got to cry. (D)Some peo ple got to make it through by (Bm)nev er (A)won d’ring (E)why. (A)Some peo ple got to sing. (E)Some peo ple got to sigh. (D)Some peo ple nev er see the light un (Bm)til the (Bm)day they (E)die. But (A)I’ve (D)been re (E)leased, and (A)I’ve (D)been re (E)gained. And (A)I’ve been (E)this way be (D)fore, and I’m (A)sure to be (Bm7)this way a (E7sus)gain, once a (A)gain, (E7)one more time a (A)gain, (E7)just one more (A)time.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 87 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Neil Diamond

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How to Play "I've Been This Way Before" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.