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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Don't Look Back" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Look Back"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't Look Back". Key of A, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


