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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Back Home Again" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Back Home Again" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Back Home Again" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Back Home Again" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Back Home Again" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Back Home Again" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Back Home Again" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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