Back In The High Life Again

by Steve Winwood
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It (D)used to seem to (G)me that my (D)life ran on (A)too fast, and I (D)had to take it (G)slow ly just to (D)make the good (A)parts last.

But (D)when you’re born to (G)run it’s so (A)hard to just slow down, and so we’ll (D)don’t be sur prised (G)to see me back in that bright part (A)of town.

I’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain.

(G)All the doors I closed one time will o pen up a (D)gain.

I’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain

(G)All the eyes that watched me once (A)will smile and take me (D)in.

And I’ll (D)drink and dance with one hand free, and (A)let the world back in to me.

And (G)oh, I’ll be a sight to see back in the (D)high

(A)life a gain.

You (D)used to be the (G)best to make (D)life be life (A)to me, and I (D)hope that you’re still (G)out there and you’re (D)like you used (A)to be.

We’ll (D)have our selves a (G)time, and we’ll (A)dance till the ing sun, and so we’ll (D)let the good prised (G)times come in and we stop un til (A)we’re done.

We’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain.

(G)All the doors I closed one time will o pen up a (D)gain.

We’ll be (D)back in (A)the high life a gain

(G)All the eyes that watched us once (A)will smile and take us (D)in.

And we’ll (D)drink and dance with one hand free, and (A)have the world so eas i ly.

And (G)oh, we’ll be a sight to see back in the (D)high

(A)life a gain.

You (D)high

(A)life

a (D)gain.

We’ll be (D)high

(A)life

a (D)gain.

High (D)life.

Back in (G)the high life.

Oh, we’ll be back.

Back In The High Life Again — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Back In The High Life Again" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Back In The High Life Again

Where are the chord symbols for "Back In The High Life Again" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Back In The High Life Again" is in D.
What key is "Back In The High Life Again" by Steve Winwood played in?
Back In The High Life Again is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back In The High Life Again"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Back In The High Life Again" 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 The High Life Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Back In The High Life Again"?
"Back In The High Life Again" was originally performed by Steve Winwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Back In The High Life Again"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, A7, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Steve Winwood can I play here?
Try "HIGHER LOVE", "WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE", "Higher Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Back In The High Life Again" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Back In The High Life Again" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Back In The High Life Again"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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