Solitary Man

by Neil Diamond
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Me lin da was (Am)mine till the (G)time that I (Em)found her

hold ing Jim,

lov ing him.

Then Sue came a long, loved me (G)strong; that’s what (Em)I thought.

Me and Sue,

but that died, too.

Don’t know that I will, but un (G)til I can (D)find me

the girl who’ll stay and won’t play games be (D)hind me,

I’ll be what I am:

a sol i tar y (Em)man,

sol i tar y (Em)man.

I’ve had it to (Am)here be in’ (G)where love’s a (Em)small word,

part time thing,

pa per ring.

I know it’s been done, hav in’ (G)one girl who (Em)loves you,

right or wrong,

but weak or strong.

Don’t know that I will, but un (G)til I can (D)find me

the girl who’ll stay and won’t play games be (D)hind me,

I’ll be what I am:

a sol i tar y (Em)man,

sol i tar y (Em)man.

sol i tar y (Em)man.

Mm,

mm,

sol i tar y (Em)man.

Mm,

mm.

Solitary Man — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Solitary Man" 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 E, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Solitary Man

Can I play "Solitary Man" 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 "Solitary Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Solitary Man" by Neil Diamond played in?
Solitary Man is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Solitary Man"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Solitary Man" 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 "Solitary Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Solitary Man"?
"Solitary Man" 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 "Solitary Man"?
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. "Solitary Man" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Solitary Man"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Solitary Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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