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I (Gb)nev er thought that (Db)you and I would (Ebm)ev er meet a gain.
I (Gb)mourn the loss of you some times, and (Ebm)pray for peace with in.
The (Gb)word “dis traught” can not des cribe (Ebm)how my heart has been,
but (Gb)where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?
(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?
(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Eb5)you’re back from the dead?
I held a fu ner al the day you left;
Should a black um brel la, and a sad song in my (Ebm)head.
’Cause Bur ied your pic ture that I loved the most,
’cause if you sur vived me I just did n’t wan na (Ebm)know.
So you can’t just come back now, like a de mon (Ebm)un in vit ed.
No, you can’t just ex pect me to o pen my door (Ebm)to you, be cause...
I (Gb)nev er thought that (Db)you and I would (Ebm)ev er meet a gain.
I (Gb)mourn the loss of you some times, and (Ebm)pray for peace with in.
The (Gb)word “dis traught” can not des cribe (Ebm)how my heart has been,
but (Gb)where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?
(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Ebm)you’re back from the dead?
(Gb)Where do we be gin now that (Eb5)you’re back from the dead?
I’m so con fused, I don’t know what to feel.
Should I throw my arms a round you, or kill you for (Ebm)real?
’Cause I worked so hard to put the past to rest.
Now it’s tum bling down on me just like an av a (Ebm)lanche.
So you can’t just come back now, like a de mon (Ebm)un in vit ed.
No, you can’t just ex pect me to o pen my door (Ebm)to you, be cause...
...but you gon’ (Gb6)miss me when I’m gone.
Why we (Db)got ta wait that long, ba by?
(Ebm)Don’, don’, d don’, don’t.
Or should I walk out in (Gb)stead?
Is this “Live or Let (Db)Die,” or “Night of the Liv ing (CN.C.)Dead?”
Back From The Dead — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Back From The Dead" by Skylar Grey: 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 Eb, 136 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Back From The Dead”
- What key is "Back From The Dead" by Skylar Grey played in?
- Back From The Dead is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back From The Dead"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Back From The Dead" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Back From The Dead"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Back From The Dead"?
- "Back From The Dead" was originally performed by Skylar Grey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Back From The Dead"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bbm, C, Db, Ebm, Ebpow, Gb, Gb6.
- What other songs by Skylar Grey can I play here?
- Try "WEAR ME OUT", "WHITE SUBURBAN", "I Know You (from 'Fifty Shades Of Grey')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Back From The Dead" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Back From The Dead" by Skylar Grey. 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 From The Dead" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 From The Dead" 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.