No Turning Back Tonic Solfa is a powerful worship song that encourages believers to live a life of commitment and faith. Learning this song using tonic solfa notation makes it simple to sing in tune, memorize the melody, and play on the piano, even for beginners who cannot read traditional sheet music.
This guide is crafted to help choir members, music teachers, and beginner piano students master this song confidently. With clear instructions, practical tips, and a step-by-step approach, you’ll be able to perform “No Turning Back” accurately and joyfully.
Why “No Turning Back” Is Easy for Beginners
- Repetitive melody: Notes mostly move stepwise, making it simple to memorize.
- Moderate tempo (BPM ~76–80): Beginners can play and sing without rushing.
- Simple key options: Usually in C Major or D Major, comfortable for most singers.
- Meaningful lyrics: Keeps learners engaged and emotionally connected to the song.
No Turning Back Lyrics
Raise your voice and shout
Come on
(crowd shouts)
[Pre-Chorus: Choir]
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No Turning Back, No Turning Back
(Oya na, Oya na, Okay, leggo)
[Chorus: Choir]
No, No
No, No
No, No
No, No Turning Back
No, No
No, No
No, No
No, No Turning Back
[Verse 1: Gaise Baba]
Mi o ni choice
I go narrow, them think say I no know road o
Emimimo, na Him dey move me, dey lead me dey go o
On God, mind is made up o
Of course, no going back o
Non-stop, on 240
Esu gan, o damiduro ti
(Yeba)
I’m steady revving, mo’n te throttle, got eyes on the price o
Baba nla enikan ko le snatch me from His hand o
Ife Jesu lo wa mi ri, to gba’ku mi ku o
That’s why I follow, eh!
[Pre-Chorus: Choir]
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No Turning Back, No Turning Back
(Haaaa!)
[Chorus: Choir]
No, No
(I can never turn back o)
No, No
(It’s already too late o)
No, No
(It won’t make sense o)
No, No Turning Back
(Where am I going to?)
No, No
It’s already too late o…
No, No
(I’ve already come too far)
No, No
(It’s already too late o)
No, No Turning Back
[Verse 2: Lawrence Oyor]
We will burn the world
We will spend the billions
We will spend for Jesus
We will shift the culture
We will heal the sick
We will raise the dead
Transform the nation
Till we hear well done
We will burn the world
We will spend the billions
We will spend for Jesus
‘Till shift the culture
We will heal the sick
We will raise the dead
Transform the nation
‘Till we hear well done
[Pre-Chorus: Choir]
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No Turning Back, No Turning Back
[Chorus: Choir]
No, No
No, No
No, No
No, No Turning Back
No, No
No, No
No, No
No, No Turning Back
No, No
No, No
No, No
No, No Turning Back
No, No
No, No
No, No
No, No Turning Back
[Bridge : Choir]
No, No
(I can’t turn back now)
No, No
(It’s already too late o)
No, No
(We can’t turn back now)
No, No Turning Back
(No more foolishness)
No, No
(No more laziness)
No, No
(It’s already too late o)
No, No
(We can’t turn back now)
No, No Turning Back
I will never, never
I will never, never
I will never, never
I will never, never
Never turn back
I will never, never
I will never, never
I will never, never
Never turn back
Never turn back
Never turn back
[Outro]
We will burn the world
We will spend the billions
We will spend for Jesus
We will shift the culture
We will heal the sick
We will raise the dead
Transform the nation
Till we hear well done
We will burn the world
We will spend the billions
We will spend for Jesus
‘Till shift the culture
We will heal the sick
We will raise the dead
Transform the nation
Till we hear well done
No Turning Back Tonic Solfa
Here is an excerpt of the tonic solfa of No Turning Back Piano by Gaise baba and Lawrence Oyor. It is arranged line by line to make it easy to read.
Line 1
I have de – ci – ded
d d m s s
Line 2
To fo – llow Je – sus
s l s m d
Line 3
I have de – ci – ded
dI dI l dI dI
Line 4
To fo – llow Je – sus
dI rI dI l s
Line 5
I have de – ci – ded
d d m s s
Line 6
To fo – llow Je – sus
s l s m d
Line 7
No tur – ning back
s l s m
Line 8
No tur – ning back
d r r d
Downloadable PDF
Want a printable I have decided to follow Jesus tonic solfa sheet ? Click below to download it and practice anytime:
Download No turning back Tonic Solfa PDF
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Here is an in-depth video lesson of No Turning Back Tonic Solfa.
FAQs About No Turning Back Tonic Solfa
Q1. What is the key of No Turning Back?
Most choirs sing it in key C, D or E for comfort, but it adapts easily to any key.
Q2. Who can use this tonic solfa?
Beginners, choirs, pianists, guitarists, and music students — it’s simple and universal.
Q3. Can I transpose the solfa?
Yes. Solfa is movable-do, so you can shift it to any key without changing the notation pattern.
Q4. Is this the same as “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”?
Yes. “No Turning Back” is the repeating chorus of the hymn.
Q5. Can I use this for choir rehearsal?
Absolutely — the solfa here is structured for easy teaching and quick learning.
Final Thoughts
Learning No Turning Back tonic solfa helps you enjoy the hymn at a deeper level. Whether you’re singing solo, teaching a group, or playing it on piano, this guide gives you everything you need to practice with confidence.
