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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Solitary Man" 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 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 learn "Solitary Man" 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 "Solitary Man" with hands-separate practice in E at 140 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Solitary Man"?
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 "Solitary Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Solitary Man"?
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. "Solitary Man" is in the key of E at 140 BPM.

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