I've Been This Way Before

Neil Diamond

About I've Been This Way Before

"I've Been This Way Before" is a song written and performed by Neil Diamond. It was the second release from Diamond's Serenade album. "I've Been This Way Before" was Neil Diamond's third #1 on the Easy Listening chart and also peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart.


Year:
1974
3:45
937 
#2

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I've seen the light
And I've seen the flame
And I've been this way before
And I'm sure to be this way again
For I've been refused
And I've been regained
And I've seen your eyes before
And I'm sure to see your eyes again

For I've been released
And I've been regained
And I've sung my song before
And I'm sure to sing my song again

Some people got to laugh
Some people got to cry
Some people got to make it through
By never wondering why

Some people got to sing
Some people got to sigh
Some people never see the light
Until the day they die

But I've been released
And I've been regained
And I've been this way before
And I'm sure to be this way again

One more time again
Just one more time

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Neil Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »

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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND

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11 facts about this song

Album Participation
"I've Been This Way Before" is one of the songs included in the album "Serenade" by Neil Diamond.
Release Year
"Serenade" was released in November 1974 by Columbia Records, and it is the very album to house "I've Been This Way Before".
Song Duration
The song has a total duration of 3 minutes and 44 seconds, making it one of the slightly longer tracks on the album.
Credits
The song credits go solely to Neil Diamond for both lyrics and composition.
Popularity
"I've Been This Way Before" is one of the lesser-known songs of Neil Diamond compared to his greatest hits but carries the signature touches of his style.
Message
The song tackles themes of self-acceptance and personal growth, consistent with most of Diamond's songs.
Live Performances
Neil Diamond performed "I've Been This Way Before" in several of his concerts following the release of Serenade, earning good reviews from music critics.
Music Style
The song follows the pop/rock genre, displaying Neil Diamond’s versatility as an artist.
Chart Achievement
The album "Serenade" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 charts, however, "I've Been This Way Before" was not individually charted.
Availability
The song, like the full "Serenade" album, is available on different music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
Accompanying Instruments
The song features a blend of piano and strings, which is a typical characteristic of many Neil Diamond's songs.

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