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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Living In Fast Forward" by Kenny Chesney in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Living In Fast Forward"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Living In Fast Forward" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 116 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.