Back To You

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

Back to you.

It al ways comes a round.

Back to you.

I tried to for get you, I tried to stay a way,

but it’s (F#m9)too

late.

O ver you,

I’m nev er o ver,

o ver you.

There’s some thing a bout you, it’s just the way you move,

the way you move

me.

(E5)Yeah,

I’m so (F#m7)good at for (D69)get ting,

and I quit (F#m7)ev er y (D69)game I play.

But for (F#m7)give (C#m)me, (D)love.

I can’t (Bm7)turn and walk a way

this way.

(E5)Yeah,

should have (F#m7)smiled in that (D69)pic ture,

if it’s the (F#m7)last thing I’ll (D69)see of you.

It’s the (F#m7)least (C#m)that (D)you

could not do.

(E5)Ah.

Leave

the light on.

I’ll (E)nev er give up on you.

Leave

the light on for me, too,

for me, too,

for me, too.

Yeah.

Back to me,

I know that it comes

back to me.

Does n’t it scare you?

Your will is not as strong

as it used to be.

Back To You by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Back To You” by John Mayer 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 A at 100 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 To You" 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 To You"?
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 To You" use?
Just 23 chords: A, Amaj9, Apow, Asus2, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, +15 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.