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Looking Back

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Looking Back:Nat King Cole.
#2 R&B and #5 on BB Hot 100 on
CAPITOL Records in 1958.
       EbAbFBb
INTRO:    
#1.
Bb7     Eb   Eb9  Eb Eb7         Ab
Looking back over my life, I can see
        Abdim      Eb
where I caused you strife.
Bb7   Eb        Eb9  Eb Ab        F7
But I know, oh, yes, I  know, I'd never
          Cm7     F7    Bb7
make that same mistake again.
#2.
Bb7     Eb   Eb9  Eb Eb7
Looking back over my deeds, I can see
Ab      Abdim    Eb
signs a wise man heeds.
Bb7    Eb     Eb9 Eb  Ab          F7
And if I just had the chance, I'd never
          Bb7           Eb
make that same mistake again.
BRIDGE:
Ab                  Eb           Bb7
Once my cup was overflowing..but I gave
Gdim    Bb7  Eb   Ebmaj7 Eb7
nothing in return.
Ab     Fm7            Eb   C7
Now, I can't begin to tell you, what a
F7     Dbdim F7   Bb7
lesson I     have learned.
#3.
Bb7     Eb   Eb9  Eb  Eb7
Looking back over the slate, I can 
Ab  Abdim          Eb
see love turned to hate.
Bb7   Eb        Eb9 Eb Ab
But I know, oh, yes I  know,
    F7              Bb7           Eb   Ab Eb
I'd never make that same mistake again.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

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Free chords for Looking Back by Nat King Cole. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Looking Back:Nat King Cole.
#2 R&B and #5 on BB Hot 100 on
CAPITOL Records in 1958.
INTRO: Eb Ab F Bb
#1.
#2.
BRIDGE:
#3.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

Looking Back Chords by Nat King Cole

Learn how to play Looking Back by Nat King Cole with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Looking Back chords”, “Looking Back guitar chords”, or “Nat King Cole Looking Back 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 Looking Back chords and for experienced players who want accurate Looking Back lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Eb, Ab, F, Bb, Bb7.

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What key is "Looking Back" in?

The chords for "Looking Back" show the original chord names (including B, Eb, Ab, F, Bb, Bb7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.