I've Been This Way Before

by Neil Diamond
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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I've Been This Way Before" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “I've Been This Way Before

Where are the chord symbols for "I've Been This Way Before" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I've Been This Way Before" is in A.
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.
Does "I've Been This Way Before" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I've Been This Way Before" is in the key of A at 87 BPM.
What chords are in "I've Been This Way Before"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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