Looking Back

Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Brook Benton & Belford Hendricks
Recorded by Nat King Cole, 1958 (#5)


A7       D       D9  D  D7/9
Looking back o - ver my life

D7     G       Gdim            D
I can see where I caused you strife

A7     D       D9  D  G   G/F#
But I know, oh yes I know

    E7             Bm7-5    E7    A7
I'd never make that same mistake again


A7       D       D9  D  D7/9
Looking back o - ver my deeds

D7         G      Gdim       D
I can see signs a wise man heeds

A7     D       D9  D    G   G/F#
And if I just had the chance

    E7               A7            D        D7
I'd never make that same mistake again


Bridge:

G                     D
Once my cup was overflowing,

    A7     Gdim    A7    D    DM7  D7  D7/9
But I gave nothing in return;

G     Em7             D      B7
Now I can't begin to tell you

        E7   Cdim E7   A7
What a lesson I  have learned.


A7       D        D9  D  D7/9
Looking back o - ver the slate

D7         G   Gdim       D
I can see love turned to hate

A7     D       D9  D  G   G/F#
But I know, oh yes I know

    E7              A7              D
I'd never make that same mistake again.

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