Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Backwards

Chords4.823 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Here's 'Backwards' by Christina Perri. Such a beautiful song.
The other tab for this song was slightly off, so here's the way I play it, I think 
it's more accurate.
Any questions/comments, you can email me at julia-music@live.ca.
Enjoy! :)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Capo: 4th
NOTE: For the intro and verses, play the chords as plucked arpeggios (start with 
the bass note, then play up three notes and then play back down). The only 
strummed parts are the chorus.
Dm Am E  Am
 -  -  - 
 [VERSE 1:]
Dm
Take me backwards
Am             E
Turn me around
                 Am
I cannot find my balance on the ground
    F
This world is too heavy
       G                    Am
For a feather falling quickly
Dm                    Am
And I wrote you a story
         E                Am
But I'm afraid of how it ends
           F                  G
And all my friends are doing well
                      Am
And I'm still on the mend
 [CHORUS:]
C                        G
I'm going to lay back down 
                            F
Hope the wind takes me around
                    E
I gotta find some courage in this town
C                        G
Cause nobody's going to save
                        F
Somebody who won't change
              E
I tried to be brave
 [VERSE 2:] 
Dm                   Am
And nothing's coming easy
            E                   Am
And all at once I feel a little queasy
                F
Oh but if your love's my remedy
           G                      Am
Won't you please come and be with me
Dm                         Am
It's not like there's much better
          E                    Am
Nobody's grass is as green as mine
                     F
I can't say that I'm satisfied
                G                    Am
Three thousand miles from your kiss goodbye
 [CHORUS:] 
C                      G
I'm going to lay back down
                        F
Hope the wind takes me around
                   E
I gotta find some courage in this town
 [BRIDGE:]
Dm              C
And everybody's afraid
        Am               F
Cause chances come from change
(no chords)         C
And everybody's afraid
         Am              F
Cause chances come from breaking
     Am                 F       E
And chances are you're breaking open
 [CHORUS:]
C                     G
I'm going to lay back down
                       F
Hope the wind takes me around
                  E
I gotta find some courage in this town
C                       G
Cause nobody's going to save
                   F
Somebody who won't change
                E
It's time to be brave
Dm Am E  Am
 -  -  - 

Backwards chords and lyrics

Free chords for Backwards by Christina Perri. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Here's 'Backwards' by Christina Perri. Such a beautiful song.
The other tab for this song was slightly off, so here's the way I play it, I think 
it's more accurate.
Any questions/comments, you can email me at julia-music@live.ca.
Enjoy! :)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Capo: 4th
NOTE: For the intro and verses, play the chords as plucked arpeggios (start with 
the bass note, then play up three notes and then play back down). The only 
strummed parts are the chorus.
Dm - Am - E - Am
 [VERSE 1:]
 [CHORUS:]
 [VERSE 2:] 
 [CHORUS:] 
 [BRIDGE:]
(no chords)         C
And everybody's afraid
 [CHORUS:]
Dm - Am - E - Am

Backwards Chords by Christina Perri

Learn how to play Backwards by Christina Perri with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Backwards chords”, “Backwards guitar chords”, or “Christina Perri Backwards chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Backwards chords and for experienced players who want accurate Backwards lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Am, E, F, G, C.

Frequently asked questions about Backwards

How do I play "Backwards" by Christina Perri on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Backwards" by Christina Perri on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Backwards" by Christina Perri free?

Yes. The chords for "Backwards" by Christina Perri are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Backwards" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Backwards" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Backwards"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Backwards" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Backwards" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Backwards" by Christina Perri with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Christina Perri below.

What key is "Backwards" in?

The chords for "Backwards" show the original chord names (including Dm, Am, E, F, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.