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But I Cant Get Back

Bobbie Gentry

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for But I Cant Get Back by Bobbie Gentry in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A  D  E  D

Verse
AWon't You Look Down On Me, LBm7ord?
You Know You've AlDways BEeen My FriDend
Bm7I Wonder Can You See It Clear
ETo Show The Way

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A'Cause Sometime I Get To FeBm7elin'
Like I WDant To Be HeEadin' HDome
Bm7And Hide My Troubled Mind And Soul
EIn Yesterday

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ASometimes I Get To PrBm7ayin'
For A CouDntry ThuEnderstDorm
Bm7To Fall Down All Around
EAnd Ease My Heavy Load

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AOh, Sweet Cleansing RBm7ain
Won't You WDash My SpEirit ClDean?
Bm7And Soothe That Traveled
EDusty Gravel Road

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EThat Leads Me HoAme G   D​
EThat Leads Me HoAme G   D​
EThat Leads Me HoAme G   D   E​

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ASometimes I Get To HuBm7rtin'
For An ODld FamEiliar FDace
Bm7A Friend I've Lost Somewhere
EAlong The Lonely Way

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AAnd Sometimes I Get To FeBm7elin'
Like I WDant To Be HeEadin' HoDme
Bm7Sometimes I Get To Feelin'
ELike I Feel Today

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EAnd I Want To Go HoAme G   D​
EI Want To Go HoAme G   D​
EI Want To Go HoAme G#7(sus4)           G7(sus4)          F#m     D​
EBut I Can't Get BAackG   D   E​

Verse
AWon't You Look Down On Me, LBm7ord?
You Know You've AlDways BEeen My FriDend
Bm7I Wonder Can You See It Clear
ETo Show The Way

Verse
A'Cause Sometimes I Get To FeBm7elin'
Like I WaDnt To Be HeaEdin' HoDme
Bm7Sometimes I Get To Feelin'
ALike Today D   E   D   A​
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for But I Cant Get Back?

The chords for But I Cant Get Back are: A, D, E, Bm7, G, G#7(sus4), G7(sus4), F#m

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: A, D, E, Bm7, G, G#7(sus4), G7(sus4), F#m

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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