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Interactive piano tutorial for "Take Me Back" by Carl Perkins, in A major at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Take Me Back by Carl Perkins
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Take Me Back" by Carl Perkins, 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

Genrerockabilly · country · rock
Moodnostalgic · energetic · playful
Signaturerockabilly revival, 1950s rock 'n' roll, upbeat and fun
A major
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A7
D7
E7
D
E
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, driving rockabilly beat with crisp snare and steady ride cymbal
electric guitar
bright, twangy lead and rhythm guitar with plenty of reverb and slapback echo
bass
walking bassline that locks tightly with the drums, providing a strong rhythmic foundation
vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly nasal timbre, delivering energetic, storytelling lines
piano
rhythmic piano comping that adds a classic rockabilly bounce
Album & artist
ALBUM

Born to Boogie (1982)

A later-career studio record that found Perkins staying close to the rockabilly and country rock sounds he built his name on. Details about the album's production and full track listing are sparse, but it stands as part of his continued recording work well into the 1980s.

All of Born to Boogie
Artist

Carl Perkins

Carl Perkins (1932-1998) was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Tennessee who was one of the founding figures of rockabilly and early rock and roll. He signed with Sun Records in Memphis in 1954 and wrote 'Blue Suede Shoes', a song that became one of the defining records of the era. His style drew on country, blues, and rhythm and blues, and his guitar playing influenced a long line of musicians who came after him.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Take Me Back" in?

"Take Me Back" by Carl Perkins is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Take Me Back"?

"Take Me Back" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Take Me Back"?

The core progression is A7, D7, E7, D, E, and A, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Take Me Back"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass, piano, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Take Me Back"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Take Me Back" by Carl Perkins into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Take Me Back" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Take Me Back" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 143 BPM in A major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Take Me Back" on?

"Take Me Back" appears on Born to Boogie (1982).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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