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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"My Back Pages" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "My Back Pages" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Back Pages" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "My Back Pages" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Back Pages" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "My Back Pages"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.