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(G5)Back in black, I hit the sack, I’ve been too long I’m glad to be back.
Yes, (G5)I’m let loose from the noose that’s (CN.C.)kept me hang ing a bout.
I keep (G5)look ing at the sky (F5)’cause it’s get ting me high.
For get the hearse ’cause I’ll nev er die.
I got nine lives, cat’s eyes, (C5)a bus ing ev ’ry (CN.C.)one of them and run ning wild.
’Cause I’m (D5)back,
yes, I’m back.
Well, I’m (C5)back.
Yes, I’m back.
Well, I’m back,
back.
Well, I’m (Bb)back in black,
yes, I’m (F)back in black.
(G5)Back in the back (F5)of a Cad il lac.
(C5)Num ber one wih a bul let, I’m a pow er pack.
Yes, I’m in the band, with the gang.
They’ve got to (CN.C.)catch me if they want me to hang.
’Cause I’m (G5)back on the track, (F5)and I’m beat ing the flack.
(C5)No bod y’s gon na get me on an oth er rap, so (G5)look at me now, I’m (F5)just mak ing my pay.
(C5)Don’t try to push your (CN.C.)luck, just get out ta my way.
’Cause I’m (F)back in black.
(G5)Well, I’m (D5)back,
yes, I’m back.
Well, I’m (C5)back.
Yes, I’m back.
Well, I’m back,
back.
Well, I’m (Bb)back in black,
yes, I’m (F)back in black.
Back,
back,
back.
I’m back.
I’m back,
back,
(Bb)back in black,
yes, I’m (F)back in black.
I wan na say it!
Back In Black — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Back In Black" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 82 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Back In Black”
- Why does "Back In Black" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Back In Black".
- What key is "Back In Black" by AC/DC played in?
- Back In Black is arranged in the key of G 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 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Back In Black" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by AC/DC can I play here?
- Try "THUNDERSTRUCK", "BACK IN BLACK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Back In Black"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Back In Black".
- Can I see all the notes in "Back In Black"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 82 BPM.