Looking Back
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Intro: Em A C Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
Verse
Em A C
You pick up a dead butterfly
Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
I can’t believe my eyes
Em A C
Is it really your treasure?
Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
You kidding me, my sister
Em A C
I got a rusty coin in my pocket
Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
What did I get in this darkness?
Em A C
I won’t waste another minute
Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
Discover all my weakness
Bridge
C Cadd9 G
Your smiling face shines a light
B Em G
You’ve been the only thing in my life
C Cadd9 G
Your crying face is my home
A D
I’m standing all alone tonight
[Refrão] Em D C G
Baby don’t look back no more
Em D C G
Just the way you are my guiding light
Em D C G
Sister I won’t let you down
G D C G
You’re the only, my guiding light
Instrumental
G D C G
Verse
Em A C
I didn’t know what’s right or wrong
Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
You’re the only one who forgives me
Em A C
So let’s just see how it goes
Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
It’s time to set us free
Instrumental
Em A C Cadd9 G Dsus4/F# x2
Bridge
C Cadd9 G
Your smiling face shines a light
B Em G
You’ve been the only thing in my life
C Cadd9 G
Your crying face is my home
A D
I’m standing all alone tonight
[Refrão] Em D C G
Baby don’t look back no more
Em D C G
Just the way you are my guiding light
Em D C G
Sister I won’t let you down
G D C G
You’re the only, my guiding light
Outro:
Em D C G
My sister
Em D C G
My sister
Em D C G
Baby don’t look back no more
G D C G
Just the way you are my guiding light
G D C G
Just the way you are my guiding light
Ending
G D C Cadd9 G
How to play Looking 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.