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Key: D minor•
Intro 1
Gm
Gm
3

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Dm
Dm

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Gm
Gm
3

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Dm
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Verse 1
Gm
Gm
3

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I don't

know where to begin,

Fighting a war I can't win,
Dm
Dm

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fighting a memory

Something that used to be,
Gm
Gm
3

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No matter how hard I fight,

All of my strength and might,
Dm
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Keeps on defeat_ ing me,

it just keeps on defeating me.
Verse 2
C
C

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So what I'm try_ ing to say,

I know what's happening,
Bb
Bb

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Your body is here with me,

But your heart and your mind
Gm
Gm
3

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is still with him.
Verse 3
Gm
Gm
3

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Go back to what you know, Go

back to where you know
Dm
Dm

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where your heart is,

Girl, just be honest, this is impossible,
Gm
Gm
3

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This is impossible,
C
C

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Gm
Gm
3

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Dm
Dm

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we'll never work cause you don't want it,

Girl, you belong with him so just
Gm
Gm
3

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go back to what you know,
Dm
Dm

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Go back to what you know,
Verse 4

because this is impossible.
Gm
Gm
3

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Telling me things that you two,

did when he was with you,
Dm
Dm

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How he was oh so sweet,

the way that he used to treat you,
Gm
Gm
3

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Instead you just can't keep him

outta your mind.

Why can't you just tell me that
Dm
Dm

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I'm not who you want to be,

Baby you don't want me, no, no, no.
Verse 5
C
C

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So what I'm try_ ing to say,

I know what's happening,
Bb
Bb

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Your body is here with me,

But your heart and your mind
Verse 6

is still with him.
Gm
Gm
3

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Go back to what you know,

Go back to where you know
Dm
Dm

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where your heart is,

Girl, just be honest, this is impossible,
Gm
Gm
3

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This is impossible,
C
C

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Gm
Gm
3

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Dm
Dm

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we'll never work cause you don't want it,

Girl, you belong with him so just
Gm
Gm
3

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go back to what you know,
Dm
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Go back to what you know,
C
C

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because this is im_ possible.
Verse 7
Bb
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And if that was really what you want,
C
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Bb
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I will not stand in your way,
Gm
Gm
3

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you want to be free

I will let you be,
Bb
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I rather you have me,

than miserable with me,
Gm
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3

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Back to what you know,
Dm
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Back to what you know,
Gm
Gm
3

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Said back to what you know.
Verse 8
Gm
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Dm
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So what I'm trying to say, I know

what's happening,
Gm
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3

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Your body is here with me,
Dm
Dm

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But your heart and your mind is still with him.
Verse 9
Gm
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Dm
Dm

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C
C

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So there ain't no

need to make those lies
Bb
Bb

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You're stuck in the past,
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Gm
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Pedal to the gas and drive away

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Chords

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    3

  • Dm

  • C

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Capo: 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Back to What You Know?

The original key of Back to What You Know by Ne-Yo is D minor.

What are the main chords for Back to What You Know?

The primary chords used in Back to What You Know are Gm, Dm, C, Bb.

Do I need a capo to play Back to What You Know?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Is Back to What You Know beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Dm, C, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Back to What You Know?

The tempo of Back to What You Know is approximately 82 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Back to What You Know?

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

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