Other arrangements of I've Been This Way Before
Pick a learning view.
(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.
I've Been This Way Before — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I've Been This Way Before" by Neil Diamond: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "I've Been This Way Before" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Been This Way Before" by Neil Diamond. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I've Been This Way Before" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I've Been This Way Before" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.