Taking Back
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Capo 3
Intro: Am C G/B D/F# 2x
verse 1:
Am C G/B
This world is a thief, walkin’ the streets
D/F# Am
Tryin’ to steal my hope, steal my dreams
C
Dressed up in disguise
G/B D/F#
Whispering lies so sweet
Am C
I don’t wanna go one more day
G/B D/F#
Watching you take
Am C
All the good things in this life
G/B D/F#
The Good Lord gave
[Refrão]
Am C
I’m takin’ back what belongs to me
G D
I’m ready to fight
Am C
I’m takin’ back what the enemy
G D
Stole from my life
Am
You can knock me down
C
I’m gonna get back up
G D
Every single time
Am C G D
I’m taking back
verse 2:
Am C G
All the promises that I let slip
D/F# Am
Out of my hands, out of my grip
C
Oh, you gotta know
G D/F#
Now it’s goin’ down like this
Am C
I’m about to be a champion
G D/F#
On borrowed strength
Am C
I’m about to give you
G D/F#
What the Good Lord gave
[Refrão]
Am C
I’m takin’ back what belongs to me
G D
I’m ready to fight
Am C
I’m takin’ back what the enemy
G D
Stole from my life
Am
You can knock me down
C
I’m gonna get back up
G D
Every single time
G
I’m taking back
Interlude:
Am G - Am
Oh, oh, oh
G - Am
Oh, oh, oh
Bridge:
G ’ Am G
I’m takin’ the hits straight to the chin
Am G
White-knuckled fists, strike again and again
Am C
But I won’t be afraid, ’cause I know who wins
Am C G/B D/F#
If God is for me, who can stand against
[Refrão]
Am C
I’m takin’ back what belongs to me
G D
I’m ready to fight
Am C
I’m takin’ back what the enemy
G D
Stole from my life
Am
You can knock me down
C
I’m gonna get back up
G D
Tonight is the night
Am
I’m taking back
C G
Oh, oh, oh
D Am
Oh, I’m taking back
C G D
Oh, oh, oh
G - Am
I’m taking back
Instrumental Ending:
G Am
G Am
C G - Am
How to play Taking Back
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.