My Back Pages
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[Intro: ](E E4)
E C#m G#m A B7 E
Crimson flames tied through my ears Rollin' high and mighty traps
C#m G#m A B7
Pounced with fire on flaming roads using ideas as my maps
C#m G#m A B7
We'll meet on edges, soon, said I proud neat heated brow.
E A E A B7 E E4 E E4
Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.
E C#m G#m A B7 E
Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth rip down all hate, I screamed
C#m G#m A B7
Lies that life is black and white spoke from my skull, I dreamed
C#m G#m A B7
Romantic flanks of musketeers foundation deep, somehow.
E A E A B7 E E4 E E4
Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.
E C#m G#m A B7 E
In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand at the mongrel dogs who teach
C#m G#m A B7
Fearing not that I'd become my enemy in the instant that I preach
C#m G#m A B7
Sisters fled by confusion boats mutiny from stern to bow.
E A E A B7 E E4 E E4
Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.
Solo: (E C#m G#m A B7) x 2 C#m G#m A B7
E A E A B7 E E4 E E4
Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.
E C#m G#m A B7 E
My guard stood hard when abstract threats too noble to neglect
C#m G#m A B7
Deceived me into thinking I had something to protect
C#m G#m A B7
Good and bad, I define these terms quite clear, no doubt, somehow.
E A E A B7 E
Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.
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How to play My Back Pages
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 E. 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.