Living In Fast Forward

by Kenny Chesney
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Living In Fast Forward

Pick a learning view.

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Living In Fast Forward" by Kenny Chesney: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Living In Fast Forward" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Living In Fast Forward" by Kenny Chesney. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Living In Fast Forward" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Living In Fast Forward" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.