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(E5)Back in black, I hit the sack, I’ve been too (CN.C.)long, I’m glad to be back.
Yes, I’m let loose from the noose that’s (CN.C.)kept me hang in’ a bout.
I keep (E5)look in’ at the sky (D5)’cause it’s get tin’ me high.
For get the (CN.C.)hearse ’cause I’ll nev er die.
I got nine lives, cat’s eyes, a bus in’ ev ’ry (CN.C.)one of them and run nin’ wild.
’Cause I’m back,
(A5)yes, I’m back.
(A5)Well, I’m back,
yes, (A5)I’m (G5)back.
(G5)Well, I’m back,
(A5)back.
Well, (B5)I’m (G)back in black,
yes, I’m (D)back in black.
Oh!
(E5)Back in black, I hit the sack, I’ve been too (CN.C.)long, I’m glad to be back.
Yes, I’m let loose from the noose that’s (CN.C.)kept me hang in’ a bout.
I keep (E5)look in’ at the sky (D5)’cause it’s get tin’ me high.
For get the (CN.C.)hearse ’cause I’ll nev er die.
I got nine lives, cat’s eyes, a bus in’ ev ’ry (CN.C.)one of them and run nin’ wild.
’Cause I’m back,
(A5)yes, I’m back.
(A5)Well, I’m back,
yes, (A5)I’m (G5)back.
(G5)Well, I’m back,
(A5)back.
Well, (B5)I’m (G)back in black,
yes, I’m (D)back in black.
Oh!
Well, (A5)I’m
Well, I’m (A5)back,
(A5)back.
Well, (B5)I’m (G5)back,
(G5)back,
back,
(A5)back.
Well, (B5)I’m (G)back in black,
yes, I’m (D)back in black.
I wan na say it!
Back In Black — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Back In Black" by AC/DC in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 92 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with power chords and driving rock rhythm in the key of E.
Your left hand carries an octave bass pattern throughout, so get comfortable stretching that octave shape and landing it cleanly before you add the right hand — practice that left hand alone at around 70 BPM until it feels automatic.
Your right hand moves through nine chord shapes including several power chords like Epow, Bpow, and Dpow, and the trickiest transitions are the quick shifts between G and D shapes, especially when they land on off-beats.
Watch your timing carefully there — it's tempting to rush those changes, so loop that section slowly until the syncopation sits in your hands, not just your head.
At 92 BPM the tempo is moderate but the energy needs to stay relentless, so keep your touch punchy and consistent rather than heavy.
Once both hands lock in together, you'll feel that pocket click into place.
This is the song that'll really solidify your power-chord vocabulary and teach you how steady rhythm drives a rock groove.
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About “Back In Black”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Back In Black"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Back In Black" by AC/DC played in?
- Back In Black is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back In Black"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Back In Black" 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 In Black"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Back In Black"?
- "Back In Black" was originally performed by AC/DC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Back In Black"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Bpow, C, D, Dpow, Epow, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by AC/DC can I play here?
- Try "THUNDERSTRUCK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP", "YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Back In Black" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 92 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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