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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I've Been This Way Before" by Neil Diamond in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "I've Been This Way Before" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I've Been This Way Before" with hands-separate practice in A at 87 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I've Been This Way Before"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I've Been This Way Before" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I've Been This Way Before"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I've Been This Way Before" is in the key of A at 87 BPM.

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