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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Back To You" by John Mayer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Back To You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Back To You" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Back To You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Back To You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Back To You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Back To You" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.