Backslide Chords
Backslide by Mickey Gilley is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G7, C7, F, A7 and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C G7 C C7
I'm walking the straight and the narrow
F C
With my mind set on one goal
F C A7
But with each new day is a dawning
D7 G7
Ah we never know what tomorrow may hold
C G7 C C7
So follow close beside me
F C
So I'll know where you can be found
F C A7
Cause if I ever decide to backslide
C G7 C C7
Honey you'll be my first step down
F C
But if I ever decide to backslide
F C
Baby you'll be my first step down
F C A7
And unless I'm badly disappointed
D7 G7
I wanna never never never ever slide another round
C G7 C C7
Cause I I've been lookin' you over
F C
From the top of your head right on down to the ground
F C A7
But if I ever decide to backslide
C G7 C
Honey you'll be my first step down
F C A7
Yes if I ever decide to backslide
C G7 C
Baby you'll be my first step down