Walking Backwards
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Intro: Em Em C Am
Em
I was tangled in the all wires
Em
Tied down and I felt the fire
C
There was nothing for me to do
Am
I was searching but not for you
Em
I am caught up in your desire
Em
It's flush in the face desire
C
I wanna trade in the old for new
Am
I was searching but not for you
G D7 Em Em
I've been looking for a new emotion
G D7 Em Em
I've been taken with a new emotion
G D7 Em C
I've been walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking backwards
Em Em C Am
Em
Oh confession it sets me free
Em
I feel the friction of you and me
C
Fight back but it wins it wins
Am
Set it loose but it starts again
G D7 Em Em
I've been looking for a new emotion
G D7 Em Em
I've been taken with a new emotion
G D7 Em C
I've been walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking backwards
G D7 Em Em
I've been looking for a new emotion
G D7 Em Em
I've been taken with a new emotion
G D7 Em C
I've been walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking, walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking, walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking, walking backwards
G D7 Em C
I've been walking, walking backwards
How to play Walking Backwards
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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.