Back In The Saddle Again

by Gene Autry
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Lyrics

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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Back In The Saddle Again" by Gene Autry: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 160 BPM.

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

About β€œBack In The Saddle Again”

What key is "Back In The Saddle Again" by Gene Autry played in?
Back In The Saddle Again is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back In The Saddle Again"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Back In The Saddle Again" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Back In The Saddle Again"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Back In The Saddle Again"?
"Back In The Saddle Again" was originally performed by Gene Autry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Gene Autry can I play here?
Try "MEXICALI ROSE", "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Frosty The Snowman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Back In The Saddle Again" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Back In The Saddle Again" by Gene Autry. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Back In The Saddle Again" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Back In The Saddle Again" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.