Living In Fast Forward

by Kenny Chesney
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Lyrics

The bod y’s a tem ple, (D)that’s what we’re taught.

Well, (E)I’ve treat ed this one like an (A)old hon ky tonk.

They Greas y cheese burg ers and (D)cheap cig a rettes, They (E)one day they’ll get me if they (D)ain’t got me (A)yet.

’Cause I’ve been (A)liv in’ in (G)fast (D)for ward,

(E)hill bil ly rock star (D)out of con (A)trol.

I’ve been liv in’ in (G)fast (D)for ward.

Now I (E)need to re wind real (A)slow.

My friends all grew up, ple, (D)they set tled down.

Built (E)nice lit tle hous es on the (A)out skirts of town.

They work in their of fice, and (D)drive S.

U.

V.’s.

They (E)pray for their ba bies and they (D)wor ry ’bout (A)yet.

’cause I’ve been (A)liv in’ in (G)fast (D)for ward,

(E)hill bil ly rock star (D)out of con (A)trol.

I’ve been liv in’ in (G)fast (D)for ward.

Now I (E)need to re wind real (A)slow.

My (A)slow.

(D)I’m al ways run nin’ (A)son of a gun and I’ve had a good time, it’s true.

But the (D)way I’ve been go in’, it’s time that I toned it down just a notch or two.

Well, I’ve been (A)slow.

Yeah, I’ve been liv in’ in (G)fast (D)for ward,

(E)hill bil ly rock star (D)out of con (A)trol.

I’ve been liv in’ in (G)fast (D)for ward.

Now I (E)need to re wind real (A)slow.

Yeah, I (E)need to re wind real (A)slow.

Yeah, I (E)still got some miles to (A)go.

Living In Fast Forward — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Living In Fast Forward" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 116 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Living In Fast Forward”

Why does "Living In Fast Forward" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Living In Fast Forward".
What key is "Living In Fast Forward" by Kenny Chesney played in?
Living In Fast Forward 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 "Living In Fast Forward"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Living In Fast Forward" 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 "Living In Fast Forward"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Living In Fast Forward"?
"Living In Fast Forward" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Living In Fast Forward"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, B, C, D, D7, E, E7, +1 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 this real sheet music for "Living In Fast Forward"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Living In Fast Forward".
Can I see all the notes in "Living In Fast Forward"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 116 BPM.