Album: Cadet (2025) Key: D Major Tempo: ~147 Bpm (4/4; Also Feels Like A Half-Time ~74) Tuning : Standard (D G C F A D) 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 C C Am Am F F C C Verse 1 CMaybe I'm Lost In A Forest AmMaybe I'm Lost On This Lsd FNow CYou Are The Color Of Courage The One That I GCall In Emergency CI Can't Tell Awkward From Backwards AmI Could Make Mountains From Jealousy FHolding Us Up, Sunlight CMaking You Leave Interlude C C Am Am F F C C C C Am Am F F C Chorus Maybe ThisC Time My AmHeart's Too Hard To Find I FGot Home From The CRaces There Was Nothing Left In Sight GMaybe You're CRight (Huh?) Your AmHeart's Too Good For Mine And FI Should Really Leave Instead Of CTrying To Fit InGside Maybe It's CTime Instrumental C Am Am F F C C Verse 2 CWhat If I Don't Know Your Story AmMaybe You Left Out The Gory Parts FI Know How To Draw Out Your CSadness GYou Know How To Drive Me To CMadness Pre-Chorus CHarmonies Fall When You Call Out My Name AmLight Up The Night As You Pull Down The Rain FI'll Be The One To Collect All The GPain Chorus G#Maybe ThisC Time My AmHeart's Too Hard To Find I FGot Home From The CRaces There Was Nothing Left In Sight GMaybe You're CRight (Huh?) Your AmHeart's Too Good For Mine And FI Should Really Leave Instead Of CTrying To Fit InGside Maybe It's CTime Instrumental C Am Am F F C C C C Am Am F F C C C C Am/C Am/C F/C F/C Breakdown C(BasCs HoClds CA D CPedaCl; DCmaj7F ColCor) C C C Outro AmEven With My Heart Back FEven If My Heart Backs Down CYou Don't Wanna Talk Like That To Me Now AmEven With My Heart Stacked FEven When I'm Passing Out CYou Don't Wanna Fall Asleep With Me Now AmEven With My Heart Back FEven If My Heart Backs Down CYou Don't Wanna Talk Like That To Me Now AmEven With My Heart Stacked FEven When I'm Passing Out CYou Don't Wanna Fall Asleep With Me Now Am Am F F C C C
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FAQ
What are the chords for Awkward Backward?
The chords for Awkward Backward are: D, G, C, F, A, Am, G#, Am/C, F/C
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: D, G, C, F, A, Am, G#, Am/C, F/C
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.