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 — 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.

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.