Status Quo - Backing Off: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Backing Off" 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.

Learn Backing Off ukulele chords and lyrics

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 "Backing Off" smoothly on your ukulele.

C
I got the message, I'm backing off
                       G      D
I got the message, so now I know
C
So now I know it, I'm checking out
                        G       D
So now I know it's the way it goes
    A              D
Whenever I come near
     A                  G  D
It's oh, so crystal clear

Chorus:
D
I'm backing off
I'm checking out
I'm backing off

I got the picture, I gotta go
I got the picture, it hurts me so
I gotta take it, I'm backing off
So can I make it? I gotta know
You whispered in my ear
Why don't you disappear?

Chorus:
I'm backing off
I'm checking out
I'm backing off

         G D Em C
I gotta go
 G D Em C
Go
 G D Em C
Go

I got the message, I'm backing off
I got the message, so now I know
So now I know it, I'm backing off
So now I know it's the way it goes
Whenever I come near
It's oh, so crystal clear

You whispered in my ear
Why don't you disappear?

Chorus:
I'm backing off
I'm checking out
I'm backing off
I gotta go
I gotta go
I gotta go

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

Em

Ukulele chord Em

G

Ukulele chord G

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 "Backing Off" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Backing Off" by Status Quo.

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