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Don’t you re mem ber
the (D)fizz and in the Pep per,
(Am)pea nuts in a bot tle
at (G)ten, they two and (D)four?
A (G)fried bo log na sand wich
with (D)ma yo and to ma to,
(Am)sit tin’ ’round the ta ’n’ ble don’t (G)hap pen much an y more.
We’ve got ten too com pli cat ed, it’s all put way o ver rat ed.
I like the old and out dat ed way of the way (D)life.
it was back then.
Back when a (D)hoe was a hoe,
(C)Coke was a Coke
and (G)crack’s what you were do in’
when you were crack in’ (D)jokes.
Back when a screw was a screw,
the (C)wind was all that blew
and (G)when you said, “I’m down with that,” well, it meant you had the flu.
I miss back (Am)when,
I miss back (C)when,
I miss back (G)when.
I love my rec ords,
the (D)black and shin y vi nyl,
(Am)clicks and pops and white noise,
at (G)man, they sound ed (D)fine.
I (G)had my fav ’rite sta tions,
the (D)ones that played ’em all, to,
(Am)coun try, soul and rock ’n’ roll, what (G)hap pened much to those times?
I’m read in’ “Street Slang For Dum mies” ’cause they put pop in my coun try.
I want the more for my mon ey, way of the way (D)life.
it was back then.
Back when a (D)hoe was a hoe,
(C)Coke was a Coke
and (G)crack’s what you were do in’
when you were crack in’ (D)jokes.
Back when a screw was a screw,
the (C)wind was all that blew
and (G)when you said, “I’m down with that,” well, it meant you had the flu.
I miss back (Am)when,
I miss back (C)when,
I miss back (G)when.
(G)when.
Give me a flat top for strum min’, I want a old Wur ly hum min’.
Oh, just keep it com in’ the way it was back then.
Back when a (G)when,
I miss back (Am7)when,
I miss back (C)when.
Back When — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Back When" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Back When”
- Why does "Back When" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Back When".
- What key is "Back When" by Tim McGraw played in?
- Back When is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Back When"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Back When" 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 When"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Back When"?
- "Back When" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Back When"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
- Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Back When"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Back When".
- Can I see all the notes in "Back When"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 132 BPM.