Learn to play "1 step forward, 3 steps back" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "1 step forward, 3 steps back" smoothly on your ukulele.
D D Gmaj7 Called you on the phone today D D Gmaj7 Just to ask you how you were D D Gmaj7 All I did was speak normally D D Gmaj7 Somehow I still struck a nerve D D Gmaj7 You got me fucked up in the head, boy D D Gmaj7 Never doubted myself so much D D Gmaj7 Like am I pretty, am I fun, boy D D Gmaj7 I hate that I give you power over that kind of stuff Chorus: D F#m Gmaj7 D Cuz it's always one step forward and three steps back D F#m Gmaj7 D I'm the love of your life until I make you mad D F#m Gmaj7 D It's always one step forward and three steps back D F#m Gmaj7 D Do you love me, want me, hate me, boy, I don't understand Gmaj7 D No, I don't understand And maybe in some masochistic way I kind of find it all exciting Like, which lover will I get today? Will you walk me to the door or send me home crying? Chorus: It's one step forward and three steps back I'm the love of your life until I make you mad It's always one step forward and three steps back Do you love me, want me, hate me? Boy, I don't understand D F#m Gmaj7 D No, it's back and forth did I say something wrong D F#m Gmaj7 D It's back and forth going over everything I said D F#m Gmaj7 D It's back and forth did I do something wrong D F#m Gmaj7 D It's back and forth maybe this is all your fault instead Chorus: It's one step forward and three steps back And I'd leave you, but the rollercoaster's all I've ever had Yeah, it's one step forward and three steps back Do you love me, want me, hate me? Boy, I don't understand No, I don't understand | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA D F#m Gm Gmaj7 Gmaj Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "1 step forward, 3 steps back" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "1 step forward, 3 steps back" by Olivia Rodrigo.