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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Back Pages" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Back Pages"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Back Pages". Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.