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Back In Black — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
About “Back In Black”
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 G, 82 BPM.
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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!
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- 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 G at 82 BPM.
- 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 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 G at 82 BPM.
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