Looking Back chords by
Carol Channing

N/A•

Key: Gb major•

Verse 1

F#

F#

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D#m

D#m

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I am the late Mrs. Gus Esnion,

G#

G#

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F#

F#

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B

B

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D#m

D#m

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B

B

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the early Miss Lorelei Lee, yeah!

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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Aw, I am gonna miss my daddy.

C#sus4

C#sus4

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F#

F#

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My husband and I had such

a beautiful life together,

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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even though his was shorter than mine.

B

B

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We did everything together.

F#

F#

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We met together,

D#m

D#m

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we so_ cialized together,

G#dim

G#dim

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C#

C#

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we got married together.

F#

F#

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Come to think of it,

D#m

D#m

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to the best of my recollec_ tion,

passing away

E#

E#

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F#

F#

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was the first thing Mr.

C#

C#

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Esmond ever did without me.

F#

F#

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But I mustn't be depressed,

D#m

D#m

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C#

C#

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as my father the min_

C#

C#

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ister al_ ways said,

F#

F#

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D#m

D#m

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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Never dwell on the present.

E#

E#

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F#

F#

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It's nice looking back,

C#

C#

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looking back on the past

F#

F#

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D#m

D#m

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When you've a past

G#

G#

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D#m

D#m

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full of memories that last

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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Sweet souvenirs of a life

C#sus4

C#sus4

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F#

F#

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that was fast and full of fun

But now it's done

G#m

G#m

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Though he's not there

Bm

Bm

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G#dim

G#dim

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when you pick up the phone

Bm

Bm

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F#

F#

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D#m

D#m

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G#dim

G#dim

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C#

C#

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You're never alone,

F#

F#

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for you've got your memories,

G#

G#

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G#dim

G#dim

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sweet soothin' memories,

F#

F#

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when you've a past

G#m

G#m

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C#sus4

C#sus4

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C#

C#

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E#

E#

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Em

Em

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that was full of nice things to look back on,

D#

D#

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Edim

Edim

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D#

D#

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G#m

G#m

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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well that's when it's nice lookin' back,

C#

C#

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F#

F#

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Looking back on the past.

The night he gave me my first

C#

C#

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chinchilla coat,

F#

F#

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he gave me this diamond.

And just to show you what kind of gentleman

Mr. Esmond was,

he gave me this diamond earring,

too, at the very same time.

D#

D#

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G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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No, no, it was_ n't the earrings

Em

Em

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he gave me that night.

G

G

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It was, it was this diamond brooch.

And it wasn't a bracelet.

C

C

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Now, wait a minute.

Gdim

Gdim

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It was, no, I,

I know, now wait a don't go away.

G

G

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I remember. I remember!

It was the night I sailed for Europe, France!

C

C

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Am

Am

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C

C

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You've got your memories

D

D

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Sweet, memories

Am

Am

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C

C

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Am

Am

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When you've a past

Dm

Dm

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that was full of nice things

E#

E#

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E

E

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Em

Em

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A

A

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to look back on

Dm

Dm

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D

D

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Am

Am

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D

D

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Dm

Dm

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Well, that's when it's nice looking back,

Ddim

Ddim

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G

G

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C

C

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looking back on the past.

G#

G#

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C

C

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Am

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D

D

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C

C

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Chords

F#
D#m
G#
B
G#m
C#sus4
G#dim
C#
E#
Bm
Em
D#
Edim
G
C
Gdim
Am
D
Dm
E
A
Ddim

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Looking Back?

The original key of Looking Back by Carol Channing is Gb major.

What are the main chords for Looking Back?

The primary chords used in Looking Back are Gb, Ebm, Ab, Cb, Abm, Dbsus4.

Do I need a capo to play Looking Back?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Looking Back beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Ebm, Ab, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Looking Back?

The tempo of Looking Back is approximately 48 beats per minute.

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