Get On Back
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Intro: Em G Am G Em G Am G
[Verso 1]
Em G C Cmaj7 C
Where to run, where to run when you've got nowhere to hide
Em G C Cmaj7 C
I could tell you that it's safe, but, baby, I'd be lyin'
Em G C Cmaj7
I say I'm fine, but fall apart when I look in your eyes
Em G C Cmaj7*
I could run from the truth for the rest of my life
[Refrão]
N.C. Em
So, get on back
G C
Get on back
G* G/F#* Em
Get on back
G C G* G/F#*
Mmmm-mmm
[Verso 2]
Em G C
Where to go, where to go, when you run out of time
Em
I could tell you that we make it, baby, but deep down inside
G C
I don't know, I don't know, but something don't feel right
G* G/F#* Em
Oh, it's automatic
G C
Paranoid, on my knees can't escape my mistakes
Cmaj7 C Em
They're gaining ground, getting closer to me day-by-day
G C
I'm paranoid, like before, when I thought I was okay
[Refrão]
Cmaj7 C* Em
Oh, so get on back
G C
Get on back
G* G/F#* Em
Get on_____ back
G C G* G/F#*
Ooo-ooh, ooh
Instrumental
Em G C G* G/F#*
Em G C G* G/F#*
[Verso 3]
Em G C
Who am I? Who am I, if not someone you love?
Em
I could tell you all the same, wouldn't mean half as much
G C Cmaj7
Let me go, let me go, before you've had enough
G* G/F#* Em
'Cause it's automatic
G C
You would leave, if you could, but you can't be alone
Cmaj7 C Em
Guess I'll take you for a ride, if you're ready to go
Outro
G C Cmaj7 C
Mmmm-mmm
G* G/F#* Em*
How to play Get On Back
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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.