Back To You

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

Back to you.

It al ways comes a round.

Back to you.

I tried to for get you, I tried to stay a way,

but it’s (F#m9)too

late.

O ver you,

I’m nev er o ver,

o ver you.

There’s some thing a bout you, it’s just the way you move,

the way you move

me.

(E5)Yeah,

I’m so (F#m7)good at for (D69)get ting,

and I quit (F#m7)ev er y (D69)game I play.

But for (F#m7)give (C#m)me, (D)love.

I can’t (Bm7)turn and walk a way

this way.

(E5)Yeah,

should have (F#m7)smiled in that (D69)pic ture,

if it’s the (F#m7)last thing I’ll (D69)see of you.

It’s the (F#m7)least (C#m)that (D)you

could not do.

(E5)Ah.

Leave

the light on.

I’ll (E)nev er give up on you.

Leave

the light on for me, too,

for me, too,

for me, too.

Yeah.

Back to me,

I know that it comes

back to me.

Does n’t it scare you?

Your will is not as strong

as it used to be.

Back To You — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Back To You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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

About “Back To You”

Can I play "Back To You" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Back To You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Back To You" by John Mayer played in?
Back To You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back To You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Back To You" 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 To You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Back To You"?
"Back To You" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Back To You"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: A, Amaj9, Apow, Asus2, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, +15 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Back To You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Back To You" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Back To You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Back To You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.