Album: Cadet (2025) Key: D Major Tempo: ~147 Bpm (4/4; Also Feels Like A Half-Time ~74) Tuning : Standard (E A D G B E) Capo: none Strumming: Steady Driving Eighths, Palm-Muted In The Verses, Open Up In The Choruses. Main Loop Is D - Bm - G - D, Two Bars Each. Synths Ring A Dmaj7 / Gmaj7 Color Throughout, So Dmaj7 And Gmaj7 Also Work In Place Of D And G. Intro D D Bm Bm G G D D Verse 1 DMaybe I'm Lost In A Forest BmMaybe I'm Lost On This Lsd GNow DYou Are The Color Of Courage The One That I ACall In Emergency DI Can't Tell Awkward From Backwards BmI Could Make Mountains From Jealousy GHolding Us Up, Sunlight DMaking You Leave Interlude D D Bm Bm G G D D D D Bm Bm G G D Chorus Maybe ThisD Time My BmHeart's Too Hard To Find I GGot Home From The DRaces There Was Nothing Left In Sight AMaybe You're DRight (Huh?) Your BmHeart's Too Good For Mine And GI Should Really Leave Instead Of DTrying To Fit InAside Maybe It's DTime Instrumental D Bm Bm G G D D Verse 2 DWhat If I Don't Know Your Story BmMaybe You Left Out The Gory Parts GI Know How To Draw Out Your DSadness AYou Know How To Drive Me To DMadness Pre-Chorus DHarmonies Fall When You Call Out My Name BmLight Up The Night As You Pull Down The Rain GI'll Be The One To Collect All The APain Chorus BbMaybe ThisD Time My BmHeart's Too Hard To Find I GGot Home From The DRaces There Was Nothing Left In Sight AMaybe You're DRight (Huh?) Your BmHeart's Too Good For Mine And GI Should Really Leave Instead Of DTrying To Fit InAside Maybe It's DTime Instrumental D Bm Bm G G D D D D Bm Bm G G D D D D Bm/D Bm/D G/D G/D Breakdown D(BasDs HoDlds DA D DPedaDl; DDmaj7G ColDor) D D D Outro BmEven With My Heart Back GEven If My Heart Backs Down DYou Don't Wanna Talk Like That To Me Now BmEven With My Heart Stacked GEven When I'm Passing Out DYou Don't Wanna Fall Asleep With Me Now BmEven With My Heart Back GEven If My Heart Backs Down DYou Don't Wanna Talk Like That To Me Now BmEven With My Heart Stacked GEven When I'm Passing Out DYou Don't Wanna Fall Asleep With Me Now Bm Bm G G D D D
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FAQ
What are the chords for Awkward Backward?
The chords for Awkward Backward are: E, A, D, G, B, Bm, Bb, Bm/D, G/D
What is the original key of Awkward Backward?
The original key is E.
What is the difficulty of playing Awkward Backward?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Awkward Backward in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Awkward Backward be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Awkward Backward on ukulele?
Chord Awkward Backward can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Awkward Backward?
Awkward Backward uses 9 chords: E, A, D, G, B, Bm, Bb, Bm/D, G/D
What is the easiest way to play Awkward Backward?
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 Awkward Backward released in?
Awkward Backward was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Awkward Backward?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Awkward Backward to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.