Out of no where this
gust of wind
brushed my hair and kissed
my skin.
I aimed to hold a bri dled pace
when with love it self
I came face to face.
Pull ing (Em7)back the reins,
try ing (Em7)to re main
(G)tall
in the (Em7)sad dle
when all (Em7)that we had, well, (C)ran (Gm)a (F9)way
(CN.C.)with a will of its (G)own.
I know your soul is wild and free,
like this gal lop ing
in side
me.
Tossed by in stinct and (C9)where
we land
is vast and cer tain of (C9)all
that’s planned.
(F9)way,
(C)ran (Gm)a (F9)way
(CN.C.)with a will of its (G)own.
You know, I fi n’ly learned to
break the run
and gen tly har ness the love
of some one,
and e qual parts of (C9)wait
and trust
is in con trol of the (C9)both
of us.
Pull ing (Em7)back the reins,
try ing (Em7)to re main
(G)tall
in the (Em7)sad dle, when,
when all that we had (F)ran a (C)way,
(Cm)ran
a (Bb)way,
(C)ran (Gm)a (F9)way.
Pullin' Back The Reins by k.d. lang
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Pullin' Back The Reins" in?
- "Pullin' Back The Reins" by k.d. lang is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Pullin' Back The Reins" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Pullin' Back The Reins" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Pullin' Back The Reins"?
- This arrangement of "Pullin' Back The Reins" uses 21 chords: A7, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cm, +13 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Pullin' Back The Reins" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by k.d. lang can I play here?
- Try "SIMPLE", "CONSTANT CRAVING", "Hallelujah". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.