Back Home Again

by John Denver
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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 er.

He’s an (E)hour a way from (E7)rid in’

on your (A)prayers

up in the sky:

It’s and (B7)ten days on the road

are bare ly (E)gone.

There’s a fire er

soft ly (E7)burn ing

ing (A)sup per’s on the stove

But it’s the (B7)light felt

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:

on just (A)how’d

you spend your time?

It’s and (B7)what’s the lat test thing

the neigh bors (E)say?

And you moth er

called last (E7)Fri day;

ing (A)“Sun shine” made her cry.

But And you (B7)light 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 (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Back Home Again" by John Denver in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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

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.

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