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I was (F)sit tin’ on a bar stool in a (C)bar be que joint
in (G)Ten nes see
when this ol’ (F)boy walked in
and he (C)sat right down
next to (D7)me.
(D#dim7)I could (Em7)tell he’d been through some (C7)hard times;
there were (G7)tear stains on his (G7)old
(C)shirt.
And he (F)said, “You wan na know what you get when you (C7)play a coun try song back wards?”
You get your (G)house back, you get your dog back, you get your best heart friend Jack back.
You get your truck back, you get your hair back, you get your first and sec ond wives back; You get your (C7)front porch swing, your pret ty lit tle thing, your bling, bling, bling and a dia mond ring.
chine.
You get your (G)farm and the barn and the boat and the Har ley, you first night in jail with Char lie.
It (D)sounds a lit tle cra zy, a lit tle scat tered and ab surd, but (G)that’s (CN.C.)what you get when you play a coun try song back wards.”
Well, (C)I nev er heard it said quite like that.
It (G)hit me in the face, ’cause that’s where I’m at.
I (C)al most fell flat out on the floor.
He said, (D)“Wait a min ute, (D)that’s not (CN.C.)all, there’s e (D)ven more.”
You get your
(C)We sat there and shot the bull a bout how it would be if we could (D)turn it all a (D)round and (CN.C.)change this
C R A P.
You get your (G)house back, you get your dog back, you get your best heart friend Jack back.
You get your truck back, you get your hair back, you get your first and sec ond wives back; You get your (C)front porch swing, your pret ty lit tle thing, your bling, bling, bling and a dia mond ring.
chine.
You get your (G)farm and the barn and the boat and the Har ley, first night in jail with Char lie.
Get your (G)mind back, you get your nerves back, you your your first heart at tack back.
You get your pride back, you get your life back, you get your first first sec real love back.
You get your (C)big porch screen your T ty lit tle V, a D V D and a wash in’ ma chine.
You get the (G)pond and the lawn, and the bail and the mow er, first night in jail with Char lie.
Get your you go back where you don’t know her.
It (D)sounds a lit tle cra zy, a lit tle scat tered and ab surd, but (G)that’s (CN.C.)what you get when you play a coun try song back wards.
Backwards — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Backwards" by Rascal Flatts: 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 G, 90 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 “Backwards”
- What key is "Backwards" by Rascal Flatts played in?
- Backwards 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 "Backwards"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Backwards" 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 "Backwards"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Backwards"?
- "Backwards" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Backwards"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, C, C7, D, D#dim7, D7, Em7, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
- Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY", "SUMMER NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Backwards" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Backwards" by Rascal Flatts. 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 — 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 "Backwards" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Backwards" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.