Back To Start - Lily Allen

Back To Start

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standard tuning
 
Verse 1
 
Em C G D
When we were growing up you always looked like you were having such fun
Em C G B
You always were and you always will be the taller and the prettier one
Em C
People seem to love you
G D
They gravitate towards you
Em C
That's why I started to hate you so much
A B
And I just completely ignored you
 
Chorus
 
C G D C
I don't know why I felt the need to keep it up for oh so long
G D C
It's all my fault I'm sorry you did absolutely nothing wrong
G D C
I don't know why I felt the need to drag it out for all these years
G
All the pain I've caused you
B C
The constant flow of all the tears
G D C
Believe me when I say that I cannot apologise enough
G D C
When all you ever wanted from me was a token of my love
 
And if it's not too late
G D C
Could you please find it deep within your heart
G B Em C G D
To try and go back go back to the start
Em C G B
Go back to the start
 
verse 2
 
Em C G D
I've been so evil with my constant invasions
Em C
But you made it so easy for me
G B
You always rise to the occasion
Em C G D
I'll always pull you up on every stupid thing that you say
Em C
But I found it so entertaining
A B
Messing around with your head
 
Chorus
 
C G D C
I don't know why I felt the need to keep it up for oh so long
G D C
It's all my fault I'm sorry you did absolutely nothing wrong
G D C
I don't know why I felt the need to drag it out for all these years
G
All the pain I've caused you
B C
The constant flow of all the tears
G D C
Believe me when I say that I cannot apologise enough
G D C
When all you ever wanted from me was a token of my love
 
And if it's not too late
G D C
Could you please find it deep within your heart
G B Em C G D
To try and go back go back to the start
Em C G B
Go back to the start
Em C G D
Go back to the start
Em C G B
Go back to the start
 
verse 3
 
Em C
This is not just a song
G D
I intend to put these words into action
Em C A B
I hope that it sums up the way that I feel to your satisfaction
 
Chorus
 
C G D C
I don't know why I felt the need to keep it up for oh so long
G D C
It's all my fault I'm sorry you did absolutely nothing wrong
G D C
I don't know why I felt the need to drag it out for all these years
 
All the pain I've caused you
G B C
The constant flow of all the tears
G D C
Believe me when I say that I cannot apologise enough
G D C
When all you ever wanted from me was a token of my love
 
And if it's not too late
G D C
Could you please find it deep within your heart
G B Em C G D
To try and go back go back to the start
Em C G B
Go back to the start

How to play Back To Start

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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