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Back In The High Life Again

· by Steve Winwood

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It (D)used to seem to (G)me that my (D)life ran on (A)too fast, and I (D)had to take it (G)slow ly just to (D)make the good (A)parts last.

But (D)when you’re born to (G)run it’s so (A)hard to just slow down, and so we’ll (D)don’t be sur prised (G)to see me back in that bright part (A)of town.

I’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain.

(G)All the doors I closed one time will o pen up a (D)gain.

I’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain

(G)All the eyes that watched me once (A)will smile and take me (D)in.

And I’ll (D)drink and dance with one hand free, and (A)let the world back in to me.

And (G)oh, I’ll be a sight to see back in the (D)high

(A)life a gain.

You (D)used to be the (G)best to make (D)life be life (A)to me, and I (D)hope that you’re still (G)out there and you’re (D)like you used (A)to be.

We’ll (D)have our selves a (G)time, and we’ll (A)dance till the ing sun, and so we’ll (D)let the good prised (G)times come in and we stop un til (A)we’re done.

We’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain.

(G)All the doors I closed one time will o pen up a (D)gain.

We’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain

(G)All the eyes that watched us once (A)will smile and take us (D)in.

And we’ll (D)drink and dance with one hand free, and (A)have the world so eas i ly.

And (G)oh, we’ll be a sight to see back in the (D)high

(A)life a gain.

You (D)high

(A)life

a (D)gain.

We’ll be (D)high

(A)life

a (D)gain.

High (D)life.

Back in (G)the high life.

Oh, we’ll be back.

Back In The High Life Again by Steve Winwood — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Back In The High Life Again” by Steve Winwood in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Back In The High Life Again" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Back In The High Life Again"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Back In The High Life Again" use?: Just 4 chords: A, A7, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Steve Winwood songs work for kids?: Try "HIGHER LOVE", "WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE", "Higher Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.