Take Me Back
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Intro Em C G Bm
Em C
I've been manipulated a hundred times, but
G Bm
None of them felt so soft and kind, and
Em C
Hell is a place for what we tried, but
G Bm
Never felt so wrong in my mind, and
Em C
Never understood why Mama cried, and
G Bm
Could it be because our secret's hiding?
Em C
I always thought someday you'd find us, but
G Bm
Waiting for you is like slowly dying
Em C
'Cause you kept me warm
G Bm Em
You held me close until you let me go
C
Now my blood is cold
G Bm C
I never had the time to let you know
D
Take me back
Em
Take me back
Bm C
Take me back
D
Take me back
Em
Take me back
Bm C
Take me back
D Em
All of me, take all of me
Bm C
All of me, all of me
D
Take me back
Em
Take me back
Bm
Take me back
Em C
Where do we go from here?
G Bm Em
Hold my heart and set me free
C
Where do we go from here?
G Bm
Kiss me with each melody
Em C
Someone I used to fear
G Bm Em
'Cause I loved your forbidden touch
C
The thought of you cut so deep
G Bm Em
So I'll open up my scars
C
'Cause it keeps me warm
G Bm Em
Just hold me close, I'll never let you go
C
'Cause now my blood is cold
G Bm C
I'm waiting for the day you call my phone
D
Take me back
Em
Take me back
Bm C
Take me back
D
Take me back
Em
Take me back
Bm C
Take me back
D Em
All of me, take all of me
Bm C
All of me, all of me
D
Take me back
Em
Take me back
Bm
Take me back
Final C D Em Bm
C D Em Bm
E F Gm Dm
E F Gm Dm
E F Gm Dm
E F Gm Dm
How to play Take Me 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.