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There’s a storm
a cross the (E7)val ley,
(A)clouds are roll in’ in,
The (B7)af ter noon
is heav y
on your shoul ders.
There’s a truck out on the four lane
a (A)mile or more a way.
The (B7)whin in’ of his wheels
just makes it (E)cold
He’s an (E)hour a way from (E7)rid in’
on your (A)prayers
up in the sky:
and (B7)ten days on the road
are bare ly (E)gone.
There’s a fire
soft ly (E7)burn ing
(A)sup per’s on the stove
But it’s the (B7)light
in your eyes
that makes him (E)warm.
(A)Hey, it’s good to (B7)be back home
a (E)gain
Some times
(B7)this old farm
feels like a long lost (A)friend.
Yes ’n’ (B7)boy, it’s good
to (E)be back home a gain.
There’s (E)all the news to (E7)tell him:
(A)how’d
you spend your time?
(B7)what’s the lat test thing
the neigh bors (E)say?
And you moth
called last (E7)Fri day;
(A)“Sun shine” made her cry.
And you felt
the by move
just yes ter (E)day.
(A)Hey, it’s good to (B7)be back home
a (E)gain
Some times
(B7)this old farm
feels like a long lost (A)friend.
Yes ’n’ (B7)boy, it’s good
to (E)be back home a gain.
There’s
And (A)oh, the time that (B7)I can lay this tired
old bo dy (A)down
and (F#m)feel your fin gers
feath er soft up (E)on me.
The (A)kiss es
that I (B7)live for,
the (E)love that lights my way.
The (F#m)hap pi ness
that (A)liv in’ with you (B7)brings me.
It’s the
Back Home Again — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Back Home Again" by John Denver as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Back Home Again”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Back Home Again" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Back Home Again" by John Denver in?
- The backing track is in E at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Back Home Again" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Back Home Again"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Back Home Again", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Back Home Again" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Back Home Again"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Back Home Again"?
- "Back Home Again" was originally performed by John Denver. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by John Denver are available?
- Other accompaniments by John Denver: "Annie's Song", "Annie's Song". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Back Home Again" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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