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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Shilo" 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 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 learn "Shilo" 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 "Shilo" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Shilo"?
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 "Shilo" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Shilo"?
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. "Shilo" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.