Back In Black

by AC/DC
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Lyrics

(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Back In Black" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 82 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Back In Black”

Can I play "Back In Black" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Back In Black" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Back In Black"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Back In Black" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Back In Black"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Back In Black" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.