[Intro] D D/A Gmaj7 [Verse 1] D Gmaj7 Called you on the phone today D Gmaj7 Just to ask you how you were D Gmaj7 All I did was speak normally D Gmaj7 Somehow I still struck a nerve D Gmaj7 You got me f*cked up in the head, boy D Gmaj7 Never doubted myself so much D Gmaj7 I got my pretty and my fun boy D I hate that I give you power Gmaj7 over that kind of stuff [Chorus] D Gb Cuz it's always one step forward Gmaj7 D and three steps back D Do you love me, want me, Gb Gmaj7 D hate me, boy, I don't understand Gmaj7 D No, I don't understand [Verse 2] D Gmaj7 Maybe in some m*sochistic way D Gmaj7 I kind of find it all exciting D Gmaj7 D Likе, which lover will I get today D Will you walk me to thе door Gmaj7 or send me home crying [Chorus] D Gb Gmaj7 D It's one step forward and three steps back D Gb I'm the love of your life until Gmaj7 D I make you mad D Gb Cuz it's always one step forward Gmaj7 D and three steps back D Gb Do you love me, want me, hate me, boy, Gmaj7 D I don't understand D Gb No it's back and forth did Gmaj7 D I say something wrong D Gb Gmaj7 It's back and forth going over D everything I said D Gb No it's back and forth did Gmaj7 D I say something wrong D Gb Gmaj7 It's back and forth maybe this is D all your fault [Outro] D Gb Instead it's one step forward Gmaj7 D and three steps back D Gb And I'd leave you, but the rollercoaster's Gmaj7 D all I've ever had D Gb Cuz it's always one step forward Gmaj7 D and three steps back D Gb Do you love me, want me, hate me, boy, Gmaj7 D I don't understand Gmaj7 D No, I don't understand
On the 21st of May 2021, the track is released, produced by Dan Nigro. The track is written by Olivia Rodrigo. The Guitar, Piano, synthesizer, & bass is also played by Dan Nigro. The key of the track is F# major, to simplify the chords we use a Capo on the 1st fret.

1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back Song Details
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- Song: 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back
- Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
- Produced by Dan Nigro
- Album: SOUR (2021)
- Release Date: May 21, 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: D
- Chords: D, Gb, Gmaj7,
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| D – xx0232 Gb – 244322 Gmaj7 – 320002 | D – 2220 Gb – 3121 Gmaj7 – 0222 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords in?
Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords?
You need D, Gb, Gmaj7, to play Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords.
Do I need a capo for Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords?
No capo is needed to play Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords.
How hard is Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords to play on guitar?
Olivia Rodrigo – 1 Step Forward 3 Steps Back chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.