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(Eb)Crim son (Cm)flames
(Ab)tied (Eb)through my ears Roll in’ (Ab)high and (Eb)might y (Fm7)traps
(Eb)Pounced with (Cm)fire
on (Ab)flam (Eb)ing roads
Us ing (Ab)i
deas (Eb)as
my (Fm7)maps.
“We’ll (Eb)meet on edg (Gm)es (Ab)soon,”
said (Eb)I,
(Fm7)Proud
’neath (Bb7)heat (Fm7)ed brow,
Ah, but (Eb)I
was (Eb7)so much (Ab)old
er (Eb)then,
I’m (Fm7)young
er (Bb7)than (Ab)that (Eb)now.
(Eb)Crim son
(Cm)flames
(Ab)tied (Eb)through my ears
Roll in’ (Ab)high
and (Eb)might y
(Fm7)traps
(Eb)Pounced with
(Cm)fire
on (Ab)flam (Eb)ing
roads
Us ing (Ab)i
deas (Eb)as
my (Fm7)maps.
“We’ll (Eb)meet on
edg (Gm)es
(Ab)soon,”
said (Eb)I,
(Fm7)Proud
’neath (Bb7)heat (Fm7)ed
brow,
Ah, but (Eb)I
was (Eb7)so much
(Ab)old
er (Eb)then,
I’m (Fm7)young
er (Bb7)than (Ab)that (Eb)now.
My Back Pages — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "My Back Pages" 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 Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Back Pages”
- Can I play "My Back Pages" 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 "My Back Pages" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "My Back Pages" by Bob Dylan played in?
- My Back Pages is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Back Pages"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Back Pages" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Back Pages"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Back Pages"?
- "My Back Pages" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Back Pages"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, Fm7, Gm.
- What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "My Back Pages"?
- 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. "My Back Pages" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "My Back Pages"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Back Pages" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.