Don't Look Back

by Boston
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Lyrics

(D)bright ho (A)ri zon (and (D)I’m a wak (E)in’.) (Esus)Oh, (E)I (D)see my (A)self in a (E)brand new way.

The (D)sun is (A)shin

(the (D)clouds are (E)break (Esus)in’,) (E)’cause (D)I can’t (A)lose now.

There’s (E)no game to (F#m)play.

(G)I can tell

there’s (C)no more time left to (G)crit i cize.

I’ve (C)seen what I could not (C)rec og nize.

Ev ’ry thing in my life was lead ing me on.

But I can be (E)strong.

(Am)I

fi n’lly see the dawn ar riv in’.

(Am)I

see be yond the road I’m driv in’.

(E)It’s a (D)Don’t look (A)back, zon (a (D)new day is (E)break (Esus)in’.) (E)It’s (D)been so (A)long since I (E)felt this way.

The (D)I don’t (A)mind (where (D)I get (E)tak (Esus)en.) (E)The (D)road is (A)call in’.

To (E)day is the (F#m)day.

(G)I can see it (C)took so long just to (G)re al ize

I’m (C)much too strong not to (C)com pro mise.

Now I see what I am

is hold ing me down.

I’ll turn it a (E)round.

(Am)I

fi n’lly see the dawn ar riv in’.

(Am)I

see be yond the road I’m driv in’.

(E)It’s a

(D)Don’t look (A)back,

(D)ooh.

(D)Don’t look (A)back,

(D)ooh.

Don't Look Back — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Don't Look Back" 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 “Don't Look Back”

Can I play "Don't Look Back" 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 "Don't Look Back" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Don't Look Back" by Boston played in?
Don't Look Back 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 "Don't Look Back"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Look Back" 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 "Don't Look Back"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Look Back"?
"Don't Look Back" was originally performed by Boston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Look Back"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am, C, D, Dm, E, Esus4, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Boston can I play here?
Try "AMANDA", "LONG TIME", "MORE THAN A FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Don't Look Back"?
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. "Don't Look Back" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Don't Look Back"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Look Back" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.