Learn "MORNINGSIDE" by Neil Diamond on Piano

Master "MORNINGSIDE" by Neil Diamond with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

(B7)Morn ing side, the (E)old man died, and (B7)no one cried. They (E)sim ply turned a way. And (A)when he died, wash he left a ta ble made of (E)nails and pride, and I with his hands he carved these (B7)words in side: “For my (E)chil dren.” (B7)Morn ing light, an (E)morn ing bright, I (B7)spent the night with (E)dreams that make you weep. And (A)Morn ing time, wash a way the sad ness from these (E)eyes of mine, for words with re call the words an (B7)old man signed: “For my (E)chil dren.” And the legs were shaped with his hands and the top made of oak en wood, and the chil dren that sat a round this great ta ble touched it with their laugh ter. Ah, and that was good. (B7)Hmm. (E)Hmm. (B7)Hmm. (E)Hmm.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Morningside" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.