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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Living In Fast Forward" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Living In Fast Forward" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Living In Fast Forward" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Living In Fast Forward"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Living In Fast Forward" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Living In Fast Forward"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Living In Fast Forward" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.