Status Quo - Backing Off: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Backing Off" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Backing Off Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Status Quo
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Backing Off" smoothly on your guitar.
C I got the message, I'm backing off G D I got the message, so now I know C So now I know it, I'm checking out G D So now I know it's the way it goes A D Whenever I come near A G D It's oh, so crystal clear Chorus: D I'm backing off I'm checking out I'm backing off I got the picture, I gotta go I got the picture, it hurts me so I gotta take it, I'm backing off So can I make it? I gotta know You whispered in my ear Why don't you disappear? Chorus: I'm backing off I'm checking out I'm backing off G D Em C I gotta go G D Em C Go G D Em C Go I got the message, I'm backing off I got the message, so now I know So now I know it, I'm backing off So now I know it's the way it goes Whenever I come near It's oh, so crystal clear You whispered in my ear Why don't you disappear? Chorus: I'm backing off I'm checking out I'm backing off I gotta go I gotta go I gotta go | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C  D  Em  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Backing Off" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Backing Off" by Status Quo.