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(F5)“Jack and Di ane” paint ed a pic ture of my (Bbsus2)life on and my Me dreams.
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at Sud den ly this cra zy world just made more im sense the to me.
Well, I heard it to day and I could n’t help but sing a long,
’cause ev ’ry time I hear that song,
and I go back to a two tone, an old bed Chev y, the taste ing my first love a Car to na the lev ee, af ter (F)liv ing life with no sense of time.
And I go back to the feel of a fif ty yard line, grow a blan ket, a girl, some rasp ber ry wine,
(F)wish ing time would stop right in its tracks.
Ev ’ry time I hear that song,
I go back,
I go back.
And (F5)I used to rock all night a long ture of to (Bbsus2)“Keep on Rock in’ Me Ba by”
at frat den par ties, col lege bars, just tryin’ to im press the la dies.
Well, I heard it to day and I could n’t help but sing a long,
’cause ev ’ry time I hear that song,
and I go back to the smell of an old gym floor and the taste of my salt on a Car li na shore lev ee, af ter (F)grad u a and ing good to friends.
And I go back to the watch ing sum mer fade to fall, grow ing up too a fast and I ber re call
(F)wish ing time would stop right in its tracks.
Ev ’ry time I hear that song,
I go back,
I go back.
And
We all have a song that some how stamped our lives,
takes us to an oth er (Csus)place in (C5)time.
So, I go back to the pew,
preach er and a (C)choir, (Bb)sing ing ’bout God, brim stone and fire, and the (F)smell of Sun day chick en af ter church.
And I go back to the loss of a real good friend and the six teen sum mers of shar ing with him.
Now (F)“On ly the Good Die Young”
(Bb)stops me in my tracks.
Ev ’ry time I hear that song,
I’ll go back,
I’ll go back
to the feel of a fif ty yard line, a blan ket, a girl, and some rasp ber ry wine.
I go back
to watch to ing sum mer a fade in to fall, grow ing too a fast mers and I ber re call.
I go back
to watch I go back.
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I Go Back — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Go 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 F, 120 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 “I Go Back”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Go 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 "I Go Back" by Kenny Chesney played in?
- I Go Back is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Go Back"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Go 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 "I Go Back"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Go Back"?
- "I Go Back" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Go Back"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, C7, Cpow, Csus4, Dm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
- Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". 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 "I Go Back". Key of F, 120 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.


