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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Back In Black" by AC/DC in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 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”
- Can I learn "Back In Black" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Back In Black" with hands-separate practice in E at 92 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Back In Black"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Back In Black" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Back In Black"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Back In Black" is in the key of E at 92 BPM.
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