Backwards

by Rascal Flatts
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Backwards" by Rascal Flatts 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 G, 90 BPM.

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

About “Backwards

Can I learn "Backwards" 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 "Backwards" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Backwards"?
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 "Backwards" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Backwards"?
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. "Backwards" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.

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