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Interactive piano tutorial for "Badlands Flashback" by Bruce Cockburn, in G♯ minor at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Badlands Flashback by Bruce Cockburn
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Badlands Flashback" by Bruce Cockburn, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · acoustic · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signatureintimate acoustic folk ballad
G♯ minor
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
C♯m
B
C♯m7
C♯min/b3
A♭m7
A♭m
E♭m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseInstrumental breakVerseInstrumental breakOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, central
harmonica
melancholic, expressive, melodic lead
acoustic bass
soft, supportive, low‑mid
light percussion
brushes or soft sticks, barely audible
Album & artist
ALBUM

Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws (1979)

All of Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws
Artist

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Badlands Flashback" in?

"Badlands Flashback" by Bruce Cockburn is in G♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Badlands Flashback"?

"Badlands Flashback" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Badlands Flashback"?

The core progression is E, C♯m, B, C♯m7, C♯min/b3, and A♭m7, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Badlands Flashback"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, light percussion, and harmonica.

Can I get a piano roll for "Badlands Flashback"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Badlands Flashback" by Bruce Cockburn into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Badlands Flashback" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Badlands Flashback" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 79 BPM in G♯ minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Badlands Flashback" on?

"Badlands Flashback" appears on Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws (1979).

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