Album: Cadet (2025) Key: D Major Tempo: ~147 Bpm (4/4; Also Feels Like A Half-Time ~74) Tuning : Standard (A D G C E A) 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 G G Em Em C C G G Verse 1 GMaybe I'm Lost In A Forest EmMaybe I'm Lost On This Lsd CNow GYou Are The Color Of Courage The One That I DCall In Emergency GI Can't Tell Awkward From Backwards EmI Could Make Mountains From Jealousy CHolding Us Up, Sunlight GMaking You Leave Interlude G G Em Em C C G G G G Em Em C C G Chorus Maybe ThisG Time My EmHeart's Too Hard To Find I CGot Home From The GRaces There Was Nothing Left In Sight DMaybe You're GRight (Huh?) Your EmHeart's Too Good For Mine And CI Should Really Leave Instead Of GTrying To Fit InDside Maybe It's GTime Instrumental G Em Em C C G G Verse 2 GWhat If I Don't Know Your Story EmMaybe You Left Out The Gory Parts CI Know How To Draw Out Your GSadness DYou Know How To Drive Me To GMadness Pre-Chorus GHarmonies Fall When You Call Out My Name EmLight Up The Night As You Pull Down The Rain CI'll Be The One To Collect All The DPain Chorus D#Maybe ThisG Time My EmHeart's Too Hard To Find I CGot Home From The GRaces There Was Nothing Left In Sight DMaybe You're GRight (Huh?) Your EmHeart's Too Good For Mine And CI Should Really Leave Instead Of GTrying To Fit InDside Maybe It's GTime Instrumental G Em Em C C G G G G Em Em C C G G G G Em/G Em/G C/G C/G Breakdown G(BasGs HoGlds GA D GPedaGl; DGmaj7C ColGor) G G G Outro EmEven With My Heart Back CEven If My Heart Backs Down GYou Don't Wanna Talk Like That To Me Now EmEven With My Heart Stacked CEven When I'm Passing Out GYou Don't Wanna Fall Asleep With Me Now EmEven With My Heart Back CEven If My Heart Backs Down GYou Don't Wanna Talk Like That To Me Now EmEven With My Heart Stacked CEven When I'm Passing Out GYou Don't Wanna Fall Asleep With Me Now Em Em C C G G G
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FAQ
What are the chords for Awkward Backward?
The chords for Awkward Backward are: A, D, G, C, E, Em, D#, Em/G, C/G
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: A, D, G, C, E, Em, D#, Em/G, C/G
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.