Backsliding
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Intro: Em C G D (x2)
verse 1
Em C G D
I'm not supposed to be thinking 'bout you, lying here in this bed
Em C
Too much has gone wrong and we should move on
G D
That's what we both said
Em C
There's a million reasons why we said goodbye
G D
Why we couldn't try, couldn't fight for it anymore
Em C
Put your ring in the back of the dresser drawer
G D
And we closed that door
[Refrão]
Em C G
So why am I at 2 A.M. pickin' up my phone and you're standin' in my porch light
D
Backsliding
Em C G D
Wearin' your old t-shirt in the mornin', it feels so right
Em
Backsliding
C G D Em C
We say we won't, but then we do the same old thing fallin' right back in
G D
Say it's gonna be the last time
Em C G D
Backsliding, I'm backsliding
Em C G D
Backsliding, I'm backsliding
verse 2
Em C G D
Well, I heard that you've been hangin' around with someone new
Em C
Yeah, word gets around in such a small town
G D
Bet you heard I'm seein' someone too
Em C
There's a million reasons why we should be happy
G D
Not lookin' back, livin' in the past anymore
Em C
But they ain't addin' up, I guess they ain't enough
G D
'Cause here I am
[Refrão]
Em C G
At 2 A.M. pickin' up my phone and you're standin' in my porch light
D
Backsliding
Em C G D
Wearin' your old t-shirt in the mornin', it feels so right
Em
Backsliding
C G D Em C
We say we won't, but then we do the same old thing fallin' right back in
G D
Say it's gonna be the last time
Em C G D
Backsliding, I'm backsliding
Em C G D
Backsliding, I'm backsliding
Bridge
C D Em
And we keep pushing, pulling back, sliding
C D Em
Pushing, pulling, slipping back, sliding
C D
I keep asking myself, keep asking myself
Em
Why do I need you and nobody else?
C D Em D
And if we're not meant to be, then why do we keep backsliding?
[Refrão]
Em C G
So why am I at 2 A.M. pickin' up my phone and you're standin' in my porch light
D
Backsliding
Em C G D
Wearin' your old t-shirt in the mornin', it feels so right
Em
Backsliding
C G D Em C
We say we won't, oh, but then we do, yeah, the same old thing, fallin' right back in
G D
Say it's gonna be the last time
Em C G D
Backsliding, I'm backsliding
Em C G
Backsliding, I'm backsliding
Outro
D Em
Why do we keep backsliding?
C G
I can't help it, I'm backsliding
D Em
I need you, I'm backsliding
C G D
Why do we keep backsliding?
Em C
Backsliding
G D
Backsliding
Em C
Backsliding
G D
Backsliding
How to play Backsliding
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.