About “I've Been This Way Before”

Can I play "I've Been This Way Before" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I've Been This Way Before" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

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.

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.