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Intro 1
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Did you
Verse 1

ever feel

that you've been marching
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G

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D

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to a different drum?

That somehow life has cheated you,
Em
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and you were just a num ber
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Big brother has on you

to keep you right on track
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You're going one step forward

and two steps back
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We'll get on back
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D

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You've been fighting windmills

all your life
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Like old Donkey or Dick

Swimming against the tide of life
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Thinking that there's no way
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G

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that you'll ever be persistent

And avoid a heart attack
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You're going one step forward

And two steps back

Well, I said one step
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And two steps back
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Oh, you and me, we're dancing
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to a different melody
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A

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You and me, we'll keep stepping out
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We won't give up the fight
Bm
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We'll keep step, step, step, stepping
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until we get it right
Bm
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Well, it's you and me against the world,

but I feel so secure.

Well, I never knew what love could do,
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till you walked in the door
F#m
F#m
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and opened up my eyes to life.

Now I won't be going back
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to that one step forward

and two steps back.

Well, I said one step
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and two steps back

Oh, you and me, we're dancing
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to a different melody
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You and me, we'll keep stepping out,
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we won't give up the fight
Bm
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We'll keep step, step, step, stepping
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until we get it right,
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Em
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oh yeah
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Bm
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Bm
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Well, I said one step
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and two steps back

You and me, we're dancing
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to a different melody
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You and me, we'll keep stepping up,
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we won't give up the fight
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We'll keep step, step, step, step
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until we get it right
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

The original key of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back by The Seekers is E major.

What are the main chords for One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

The primary chords used in One Step Forward, Two Steps Back are E, A, B, F#m, C#m, G#m.

Do I need a capo to play One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is One Step Forward, Two Steps Back beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

The tempo of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back is approximately 107 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

You can easily change the key of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 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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