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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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Back Home Again" by John Denver. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 80 BPM.
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”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Back Home Again" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Back Home Again".
- 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.
- How do I use "Back Home Again" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Back Home Again" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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