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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
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This is a slow march for all
D
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you people who

Wanna take a step back in marching
C
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Em
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B
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A
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time
D
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When I say, when I count, uh, when I

Count to four,

everybody take a step back

Okay?
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C
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One, two, three, four
D
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Bm
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One, two, three, four
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Bm
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One, two, three, four
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One, two, three, four
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Now, give these fo- give these folks a chance to breathe
Outro 1
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Dsus4
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Dsus4
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Dm
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Bm
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Dsus4
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Bm
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Em
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Dsus4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • B

    2

  • F

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • Dsus4

  • Dm

  • Bsus4

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Take A Step Back by The Grateful Dead is E major.

The primary chords used in Take A Step Back are E, A, D, F#m, C#, G.

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

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

The tempo of Take A Step Back is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Take A Step Back 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 Take A Step Back. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 The Grateful Dead.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Take A Step Back to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Take A Step Back by The Grateful Dead on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.