Back In The U.s.s.r.

by The Beatles
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(A)Flew in from Mi a mi Beach, B.

(D)O.

A.

C., (C)did n’t get to bed last (D)night.

(A)On the way the pa per bag was (D)on my knee, (C)man, I had a dread ful (D)flight.

I’m back in the U.

S.

S.

R.,

(C)you don’t know how luck y you (D)are, boy.

Back in the U.

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S.

R.

(A)Been a way so long I hard ly (D)knew the place, (C)gee, it’s good to get back (D)home.

(A)Leave it till to mor row to un (D)pack my case, (C)hon ey, dis con nect the (D)phone.

I’m back in the U.

S.

S.

R.,

(C)you don’t know how luck y you (D)are, boy.

Back in the U.

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S.

R.

Back in the U.

S., back in the U.

S., back in the U.

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Well, the (D)U kraine girls real ly knock me out.

They (A)leave the West be hind.

And (D)Mos cow (F#m)girls make me (B)sing and shout that (E7)Geor gia’s al ways on my mi mi (D7)mi mi mi mi mi mi mind.

Back in the U.

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S.

R.

Back In The U.s.s.r. by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Back In The U.s.s.r.”

What key is "Back In The U.s.s.r." in?
"Back In The U.s.s.r." by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Back In The U.s.s.r." 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 U.s.s.r." 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 U.s.s.r." on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.