Key: Ab Β· Capo: 1st fret Β· BPM: 127 Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: Em, G, Cadd9, D
[Intro] Em G [Verse] Em That Jack bottle still be Cadd9 G D Sittin' intact on the shelf Em And there wouldnβt be 17 Cadd9 G D New missed calls on your cell Em And I'd be yours, Cadd9 G You'd be mine, we'd be fine D Em Cadd9 If only time moved backwards, G D And backwards [Chrous] Em Cadd9 Why? Baby, why? G D Why can't I say away? I went and said, Em Cadd9 Goodbye baby, bye G I take 'em all back, it was so damn good Em I should've bit my tongue Cadd9 And held you in my arms G Now it's said and done D Em Cadd9 No matter how hard I try, baby, try G Baby I, I D Em I can't take back words Cadd9 G D (I can't take back words) [Verse] Em Let the grass grow back in Cadd9 G D The tracks she left in the yard Em And I've been letting down Cadd9 G Instead of putting up my guard D Yes I would, Em Cadd9 If yesterday was tomorrow G D I'd turn go to heaven to hell down low [Chorus] Em Cadd9 And why? Baby, why? G D Why can't I say away? Em Cadd9 I went and said, goodbye baby, bye G I take 'em all back, D it was so damn good Em I should've bit my tongue Cadd9 And held you in my arms G Now it's said and done D No matter how hard Em Cadd9 I try, baby, try G Baby I, I D Em I can't take back words [Break] Cadd9 I didn't me-ean G D Words I never should've spo-oke Em Cadd9 Girl, what's killinβ me-ee G I should've pulled you close D 'Stead of letting go, oh oh Em Cadd9 G D Why? Baby, whyyyyy? [Chorus] Em Cadd9 Why? Baby, why? G D Why can't I say away? Em Cadd9 I went and said, goodbye baby, bye G I take 'em all back, D It was so damn good Em I should've bit my tongue Cadd9 And held you in my arms G Now it's said and done D No matter how hard Em Cadd9 I try, baby, try G Baby I, I D Em Cadd9 G I can't take back words no I can't D Em Cadd9 G D I can't take back words
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 25th of February 2022 the track was released. The track written by Ross Copperman, HARDY & Jon Nite

Track Info
- Song: Back Words
- Artist: Jon Langston
- Written by Ross Copperman, HARDY & Jon Nite
- Produced by Jody Stevens
- Released Date: 25 February 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Ab
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: Em, G, Cadd9, D
- BPM: 127
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Β Em β 022000 G β 320003 Cadd9 -x2030 D β xx0232 | Β Β Em β 0402 G β 0232 Cadd9 β 0203 D β 2220 |
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Back Words in?
Back Words is in the key of Ab.
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What chords do I need for Back Words?
You need Em, G, Cadd9, D to play Back Words by Jon Langston.
Do I need a capo for Back Words?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Back Words by Jon Langston.
How hard is Back Words to play on guitar?
Back Words by Jon Langston is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.