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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Look Back" by Boston: 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 A, 100 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 “Don't Look Back”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Look Back" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Look Back" by Boston. 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 "Don't Look Back" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Don't Look Back" 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.


