Shilo

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

Young child with dreams,

(F)dream ev ’ry dream on your (C)own.

I When chil dren (Dm)play,

seems like you (G)end up a (C)lone.

Pa pa says out he’d love to be with you

if he had the time.

So you turn to the (F)on ly friend you can (G)find,

there in your (Em)mind:

(C)Shi lo, when I was young

I used to call your name.

When no one else would come,

Shi lo, you al ways came.

And we’d play.

Young girl with fire,

(F)some thing said she un der (C)stood.

I want ed to (Dm)fly.

She made me (G)feel like I (C)could.

Held my hand and and I let her take me

She blind as a child.

All I saw was the (F)way that she made me (G)smile,

she made me (Em)smile.

(C)Shi lo, when I was young

I used to call your name.

When no one else would come,

Shi lo, you al ways came.

And you’d stay.

Shilo — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Shilo" 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 C, 120 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 “Shilo”

Can I play "Shilo" 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 "Shilo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Shilo" by Neil Diamond played in?
Shilo is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shilo"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shilo" 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 "Shilo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shilo"?
"Shilo" 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 "Shilo"?
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. "Shilo" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Shilo"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shilo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.