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Jethro Tull
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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A
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B
B
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Bsus2
Bsus2
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My telephone

wakes me in the morning

Have to get up to answer the call.
G
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D
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A
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So I think I'll go back to the family
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G

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D
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A
A

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Where no one can ring me at all.
Verse 2
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A

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Living this life has its problems

So I think that I'll give it a break.
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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Oh, I'm go_ ing back to the family
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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'Cause I've had about all I can take.
D
D

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Bsus2
Bsus2
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Verse 3
Em
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D
D

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Master's in the counting house_

Counting all his money.
Em
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Sister's sitting by the mirror
D
D

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She thinks her hair looks funny.
Verse 4
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And here am I thinking to myself
D
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Em
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Just wondering what things to
Interlude 1

do.
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D
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D
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D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 5
A
A

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I think I enjoyed all my problems

Where didn't I get nothing for free.
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A
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Oh, I'm go_ ing back to the family
G
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Doing nothing is bothering me.
Verse 6
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I'll get a train back to the city

That soft life is getting me down.
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There's more fun away
A
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from the family
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Get some action when I pull into town.
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Bm
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Bsus2
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2

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Verse 7
Bm
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Em
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Everything I do is wrong,
D
D

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What the hell was I thinking?
Em
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Phone keeps ringing all day long
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I got no time for thinking.
A
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And every day has the
Verse 8
C
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same old way
D
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Of giving me too much to do.
Outro 1
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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • B

    2

  • Bsus2

    2

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • C

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Back to the Family?

The original key of Back to the Family by Jethro Tull is D major.

What are the main chords for Back to the Family?

The primary chords used in Back to the Family are D, A, B, Bsus2, G, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Back to the Family?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Back to the Family beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, B, Bsus2, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Back to the Family?

The tempo of Back to the Family is approximately 176 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Back to the Family?

You can easily change the key of Back to the Family using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Back to the Family?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Back to the Family. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Back to the Family?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Jethro Tull.

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