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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Back When I Knew It All" by Montgomery Gentry, in D major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Back When I Knew It All" by Montgomery Gentry

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Back When I Knew It All” by Montgomery Gentry.

Back When I Knew It All
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The bass guitar part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · country rock · pop rock
Moodnostalgic · reflective · melancholic
Signaturenostalgic country rock anthem
D major
Key
125
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
D
Em
G
Em7
A
Dmaj/3
Asus4
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly raspy timbre, delivering the narrative in a storytelling style
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm providing the harmonic backbone
drums
steady rock beat with a solid backbeat
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean melodic fills and a soaring solo in the bridge
piano
subtle melodic accents and chordal support
Album & artist
ALBUM

Back When I Knew It All (2008)

Their sixth studio album, released on Columbia Records Nashville, it featured the title track as the lead single, which reached number one on the Billboard country charts. The record continued the duo's straightforward, blue-collar country sound.

All of Back When I Knew It All
Artist

Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is a country music duo made up of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both Kentucky natives. They started performing together in the 1990s, signed with Columbia Records Nashville in 1999, and built a following with music that mixes traditional country and Southern rock. Troy Gentry passed away in 2017, but the duo left a long catalog of recordings behind.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Back When I Knew It All" in?

"Back When I Knew It All" by Montgomery Gentry is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Back When I Knew It All"?

"Back When I Knew It All" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Back When I Knew It All"?

The core progression is N, D, Em, G, Em7, and A, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Back When I Knew It All"?

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

Can I get "Back When I Knew It All" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Back When I Knew It All" by Montgomery Gentry, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Back When I Knew It All" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Back When I Knew It All" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in D major with 9 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Back When I Knew It All" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Back When I Knew It All" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Back When I Knew It All" on?

"Back When I Knew It All" appears on Back When I Knew It All (2008).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

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

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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