F Dm Am G F Dm Am
[Verse 1]
Am G Hold the line, yeah Dm Do you fight for pride or glory? F G Am Do you hold your scars close to your heart? Am G Fall behind, yeah Dm Who will live to tell your story? F G Am You were taught to leave no man behind
[Chorus]
F Dm I don't know where you have gone Am G You used to be the heart of this town F Dm Am Now you waste your tears on someone else F Dm I don't know where you are now Am G You used to have a heart of gold F Dm Am Only trust yourself and no one else
[Verse 2]
Am G Hold your fire, yeah Dm Brave young men will fall before they F G Am Ever get to watch their young ones grow Am G Hear me now, yeah Dm Carry all my sins and I will F G Dm Learn to love the flag and nothing more
[Chorus]
F Dm Oh, I don't know where you have gone Am G You used to be the heart of this town F Dm Am Wasted all your tears on someone else F Dm I don't know where you are now Am G You used to have a heart of gold F Dm Am Only trust yourself and no one else Oh, no one else
[Break]
F Dm Am G F Dm Am F Dm Am G F Dm Am
[Bridge]
Oh, oh Am Dm G You've got your back against the wall C E Am Say, where's your backbone, brother? Am Where's your backbone, brother? C Dm Where's your backbone, brother? C E Where's your backbone, brother? Am F Where's your backbone, brother? C Dm Where's your backbone, brother? Am F C Where's your backbone, brother?
[Outro]
Dm G You've got your back against the wall C G Say, where's your backbone, brother? Am Fm C Where's your backbone, brother? C F C Where's your backbone, brother?
Backbone Track Info
- Song: Backbone
- Artist: KALEO
- Album: Surface Sounds
- Written By: JJ Julius Son
- Release Date: April 17, 2020
Learn to play “Backbone Chords” by Kaleo. Easy Guitar Chords with Strumming Patterns.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Backbone Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
- Key: Bbm
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: Am, F, G, Dm
- Suggested Strumming: D D UDUD D DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke, N.C= No Chords
Backbone Chords Diagram
| Capo – 1st fret | No Capo | Ukulele |
| Am – x02210 F – 133211 G – 320003 Dm – xx0231 | Bbm – x13321 F# – 244322 G# – 466544 D#m- xx1342 | Bbm – 3111 F#- 3121 G# – 1343 D#m – 3321 |
[Intro]
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo in?
BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo is in the key of Bbm.
What chords do I need for BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo?
You need Am, F, G, Dm to play BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo.
Do I need a capo for BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo.
How hard is BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo to play on guitar?
BACKBONE CHORDS AND STRUMMING GUITAR & UKULELE – Kaleo is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.