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Backwards With Time chords by
The Avett Brothers
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Folk
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always told me that my heart would grow
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The older the man, yeah,
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the stronger the stone
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Am I losing my mind?
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Am I growing backwards with time?
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Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Some say with age that
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a purpose comes clear
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I see the opposite happening here
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Are we losing the fight?
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Are we growing backwards with time?
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Interlude 2
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I was young and
Verse 3
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love was fun
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Now it's so serious
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Now all the fun has equal pain
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There's something wrong with this
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For all I know there's more I don't
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Oh the little I have learned
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For every year of knowledge gained
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Is a negative year I've earned
Interlude 3
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Verse 4
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Folk always told me that
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my heart would grow
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The older the man, yeah,
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the stronger the stone
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Am I losing my mind?

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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Backwards With Time by The Avett Brothers is D major.

The primary chords used in Backwards With Time are D, G, A, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Backwards With Time is approximately 113 beats per minute.

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

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

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