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Two Steps Behind Chords

Here are the chords for “Two Steps Behind” by Deff Leppard — in the key of A (A, D, G and E). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:ADGEF#m

Chords for Two Steps Behind

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
A
3
90
 Intro: A D G D X2
 Verse 1:
AWalk aDway, if you Gwant Dto
AIt's oDkay, if you Gneed Dto
 You can Drun, but you can Enever Dhide
 From the Ashadow that's Dcreepin up Ebeside Dyou.
 Verse 2:
 There's a F#mmagic runnin' Dthrough your soul
 But Gyou can't have it Eall... What ever you do
AI'll be Dtwo steps Ebehind Dyou... Where ever you go
AAnd I'll be Dthere to Eremind Dyou
 That it Aonly takes a Dminute of your Eprecious Gtime
 To turn around, I'll be Dtwo steps behind
 Instru : A D G D X2
 Verse 3:
ATake the Dtime, to think Gabout Dit
AJust walk the Dline, you know you Gjust can't Dfight it
ATake a look Daround, you'll Esee what you can Dfind
ALike the Dfire that's Eburnin' up in Dside me.
 Chorus
 Solo
 Chorus

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About Two Steps Behind

Deff Leppard's “Two Steps Behind” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — A, D, G, E and F#m — with the progression centred on A, D and G. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Two Steps Behind — FAQ

What key is “Two Steps Behind” in?

“Two Steps Behind” by Deff Leppard is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Two Steps Behind”?

“Two Steps Behind” uses 5 chords: A, D, G, E and F#m.

Is “Two Steps Behind” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Two Steps Behind” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Two Steps Behind”?

“Two Steps Behind” is performed by Deff Leppard.

Is there a play-along video for “Two Steps Behind”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Two Steps Behind”?

“Two Steps Behind” is categorised as Pop.