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Long fel low se re nade,
(D)such were the plans I’d made.
For (D)she was a la dy, and I was a dream er with on ly words to trade.
You know that I was (G)born for a night like this,
warmed by a sto len kiss.
For I was (D)lone ly,
and she was (A7)lone ly.
(D)Ride,
come on, ba by, ride.
Let me make your (G)dreams
(D)come
(A7)true.
I’ll sing my (D)song;
let me sing my song.
Let me make it (G)warm
(D)for
(A7)you.
I’ll (D)weave his web of rhyme up on the sum mer (G)night.
We’ll (A7)leave this world ly time on his wing ed (D)flight.
Then come, and as we lay be side this sleep y (G)glade,
there I will (D)sing to you my Long fel low (D)se re nade.
Long fel low se re nade,
(D)such were the plans I made.
But (D)she was a la dy as deep as the riv er, and through the night we stayed.
And in my way, I (G)loved her as none be fore,
loved her with words and more.
For she was (D)lone ly,
and I was (A7)lone ly.
(D)Ride,
come on, ba by, ride.
Let me make your (G)dreams
(D)come
(A7)true.
I’ll sing my (D)song;
let me sing my song.
Let me make it (G)warm
(D)for
(A7)you.
I’ll (D)weave his web of rhyme up on the sum mer (G)night.
We’ll (A7)leave this world ly time on his wing ed (D)flight.
Then come, and as we lay be side this sleep y (G)glade,
there I will (D)sing to you my Long fel low (D)se re nade.
Longfellow Serenade — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Longfellow Serenade" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Longfellow Serenade”
- Can I play "Longfellow Serenade" 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 "Longfellow Serenade" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Longfellow Serenade" by Neil Diamond played in?
- Longfellow Serenade is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Longfellow Serenade"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Longfellow Serenade" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Longfellow Serenade"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Longfellow Serenade"?
- "Longfellow Serenade" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Longfellow Serenade"?
- 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. "Longfellow Serenade" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Longfellow Serenade"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Longfellow Serenade" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.