[Intro] D Em C G D Em C G [Verse] D Em 'Cause I don't feel human anynmore, mama C When am I ever gonna get that karma G You said it was heading back down this way D Em The knife inside my back feels so familiar C Reminds me of the real her G Cold and sharp pocket blade [Verse] D Em And I don't trust anyone anymore lover C They all want money or anything other G then whats good or what truly stays D Em All I want are your beautiful legs around me C On that Spanish beach you found me G For the rest of my earthly days [Chorus] C G D Em This is how you walk backwards C G D Em Everything I ever said I said in reverse C G D Em Everything I ever did, hell, what's it all worth C G D D Live and learning how to walk backwards [Instrumental] D Em Em C C G G [Verse] D Em And I said plenty things i didn't mean back then C I blame it on my thick skin G like a dog that's beat too much D Em And nowdays I dont shake or shiver C When it's simply time for dinnner G My backward walk's enough [Chorus] C G D Em This is how you walk backwards C G D Em Everything I ever said I said in reverse C G D Em Everything I ever did, hell, what's it all worth C G D D D Live and learning how to walk backwards [Instrument] D Em Em C C G G [Verse] Em G D C And I forgive you for the things you did Em G D C you're the red, underdog, comeback kid Em G D C And I dont blame you for the things you did Em G D C My father taught me, keep it walkin', always forgive [Chorus] C G D Em This is how you walk backwards C G D Em Everything I ever said I said in reverse C G D Em Everything I ever did, hell, what's it all worth C G D Live and learning how to walk backwards
Zach Bryan – Backwards Chords on Piano & Ukulele
Watch: Zach Bryan - Backwards (Official Audio)
From Zach Bryan on YouTube. Play along with the chords above.
How to play Backwards: key, chords and progression
Backwards by Zach Bryan is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 4 chords: D, Em, C and G.
Most of the song cycles through D – Em – C – G (V – vi – IV – I in G major), a rotation of the “four-chord” pop progression (I–V–vi–IV). In solfa, that is soh – lah – fah – doh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.
Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.
Chord diagrams
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Backwards chords: questions
What key is Backwards in?
Backwards by Zach Bryan is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Backwards?
Backwards uses 4 chords: D, Em, C, G.
What is the chord progression of Backwards?
The main progression is D – Em – C – G (V – vi – IV – I), a rotation of the “four-chord” pop progression (I–V–vi–IV).
Is Backwards easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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