I’m (C)back in (Am)the (Dm)sad dle (G7)a (F)gain,
(F)out where a friend is a (C)friend,
where the (F)long horn cat tle (F#dim)feed on the (C)low ly (Gm7)jim son (A7)weed.
I’m (D7)back in the sad dle a (Am7)gain.
(C)Rid in’ (Am)the (Dm)range (G7)once (C)more,
(F)tot in’ my old for ty (C)four,
where you (F)sleep out ev ’ry (F#dim)night, where the (C)on ly (Gm7)law is (A7)right.
I’m (D9)back in the (G9)sad dle a (C)gain.
Whoo pi (F)ti yi yo,
(C)rock in’ to and fro,
back in the (A7)sad dle a (D7)gain.
Whoo pi (F)ti yi yay, I (C)go (Gm)my (A7)way,
(D9)back in the (G7)sad dle a (F)gain,
(D9)back in the (G7)sad dle a (F)gain,
(D9)back in the (G7)sad dle a (C)gain.
Back In The Saddle Again by Gene Autry
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Back In The Saddle Again”
- What key is "Back In The Saddle Again" in?
- "Back In The Saddle Again" by Gene Autry is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Back In The Saddle Again" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Back In The Saddle Again" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Back In The Saddle Again" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Gene Autry can I play here?
- Try "MEXICALI ROSE", "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Frosty The Snowman". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.