Capo: 4th fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, Am, C, Em
[Intro] G Em C [Verse 1] G I guess I get it from my pops Em That ain’t ever gonna stop C Yeah I told her like a watch in my pocket G Yeah they’re gonna settle down Em One day it will all come around C But the only thing I know right now is [Pre-Chorus:] G I’mma live this Friday nights Em Like the next one’s my last C You only get one pass [Chorus:] G So when I look back I wanna say I took the cap off every two-packed beer E C I raised my fair share hell out here G When I look back I wanna say I left my name on every old dirt road Em C I kicked up dust in every truck I drove [Post-Chorus:] G When I look back Am Before they lay me down Em C Before they put my boots in the cold hard ground G Yeah I wanna say that I lived every minute right down to that last bit of Em C Red dirt falls through my hourglass G When I look back [Interlude:] G [Verse 2:] G Now I don’t wanna have regrets Em Somewhere up there in my head C Wonderin’ how it could have been G If I did it different instead Em I don’t wanna have to worry if I got it all wrong C Yeah, before it’s all gone [Chorus:] G So when I look back I wanna say I took the cap off every two-packed beer Em C I raised my fair share hell out here G When I look back I wanna say I left my name on every old dirt road Em C I kicked up dust in every truck I drove [Post-Chorus:] G When I look back Am Before they lay me down Em E Before they put my boots in the cold hard ground G Yeah I wanna say that I lived every minute right down to that last bit of Em C Red dirt falls through my hourglass G When I look back [Instrumental:] Em C G Em C [Chorus:] G So when I look back I wanna say I took the cap off every two-packed beer Em C I raised my fair share hell out here G When I look back I wanna say I left my name on every old dirt road Em C I kicked up dust in every truck I drove [Post-Chorus:] G When I look back Am Before they lay me down Em C Before they put my boots in the cold hard ground G Yeah I wanna say that I lived every minute right down to that last bit of Em C Red dirt falls through my hourglass When I look G When I look back
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 25th of February 2022, the song was released by Dylan Marlowe. The song is on the B major key, to simplify the chords use a capo on the 4th fret.

Track Info
- Song: When I Look Back
- Artist: Dylan Marlowe
Track Info
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- Tuning: Standard ( E A D G B E )
- Key: B
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: G, Am, C, Em
- Strumming: DU UDUDU
- D = Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke, N.C = No Chords, * = Single Stroke
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 Am – x02210 C – x32010 Em – 022000 | G – 0232 Am – 2000 C – 0003 Em – 0402 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for When I Look Back?
You need G, Am, C, Em to play When I Look Back by Dylan Marlowe.
Do I need a capo for When I Look Back?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play When I Look Back by Dylan Marlowe.
How hard is When I Look Back to play on guitar?
When I Look Back by Dylan Marlowe is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.