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But I Cant Get Back

Bobbie Gentry

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for But I Cant Get Back by Bobbie Gentry

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C  F  G  F

Verse
CWon't You Look Down On Me, LDm7ord?
You Know You've AlFways BGeen My FriFend
Dm7I Wonder Can You See It Clear
GTo Show The Way

Verse
C'Cause Sometime I Get To FeDm7elin'
Like I WFant To Be HeGadin' HFome
Dm7And Hide My Troubled Mind And Soul
GIn Yesterday

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CSometimes I Get To PrDm7ayin'
For A CouFntry ThuGnderstForm
Dm7To Fall Down All Around
GAnd Ease My Heavy Load

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COh, Sweet Cleansing RDm7ain
Won't You WFash My SpGirit ClFean?
Dm7And Soothe That Traveled
GDusty Gravel Road

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GThat Leads Me HoCme Bb    F​
GThat Leads Me HoCme Bb    F​
GThat Leads Me HoCme Bb    F   G​

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CSometimes I Get To HuDm7rtin'
For An OFld FamGiliar FFace
Dm7A Friend I've Lost Somewhere
GAlong The Lonely Way

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CAnd Sometimes I Get To FeDm7elin'
Like I WFant To Be HeGadin' HoFme
Dm7Sometimes I Get To Feelin'
GLike I Feel Today

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GAnd I Want To Go HoCme Bb    F​
GI Want To Go HoCme Bb    F​
GI Want To Go HoCme B7sus4        Bb7sus4         Am    F​
GBut I Can't Get BCackBb    F   G​

Verse
CWon't You Look Down On Me, LDm7ord?
You Know You've AlFways BGeen My FriFend
Dm7I Wonder Can You See It Clear
GTo Show The Way

Verse
C'Cause Sometimes I Get To FeDm7elin'
Like I WaFnt To Be HeaGdin' HoFme
Dm7Sometimes I Get To Feelin'
CLike Today F   G   F   C​
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FAQ

What are the chords for But I Cant Get Back?

The chords for But I Cant Get Back are: C, F, G, Dm7, Bb, B7sus4, Bb7sus4, Am

What is the original key of But I Cant Get Back?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing But I Cant Get Back?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play But I Cant Get Back in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can But I Cant Get Back be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play But I Cant Get Back on ukulele?

Chord But I Cant Get Back can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in But I Cant Get Back?

But I Cant Get Back uses 8 chords: C, F, G, Dm7, Bb, B7sus4, Bb7sus4, Am

What is the easiest way to play But I Cant Get Back?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was But I Cant Get Back released in?

But I Cant Get Back was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for But I Cant Get Back?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch But I Cant Get Back to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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