Learn "SOLITARY MAN" by Neil Diamond on Piano

Master "SOLITARY MAN" by Neil Diamond with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 160 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

Me lin da was mine till be in’ the (G)time that I a (Em)found her hold ing Jim, lov ing him. Then Sue came a long, loved me 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 here till be in’ the (G)where love’s I a (Em)small word, part time thing, pa per ring. I know it’s been done, hav in’ one girl who’ll (Em)love me, 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. (Em)man, sol i tar y (Em)man. Mm, mm, sol i tar y (Em)man, mm, mm.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
160 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Solitary Man" 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.