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Back In The Day

Erykah Badu

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Back In The Day by Erykah Badu in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Em6(9)   F#7(b13) Cmaj7 B7(b13)   Em6(9)   F#7(b13) Cmaj7
  Em6(9)         F#7(b13)           Cmaj7      B7(b13)          Em6(9)         F#7(b13)           Bmaj7                       Back In The Day, Now

Hook
  Em6(9) Back In The DayF#7(b13) When Things Cmaj7Were CB7(b13)ool,  (Hey, YEm6(9)eah)     F#7(b13) All We NeeCmaj7ded Was
BoEm6(9)p-Bop-Bop-Bop-Bop, Ba-Da (Hey)               F#7(b13)       Oh-OhCmaj7-Oh   B7(b13)​
BoEm6(9)p-Bop-Bop-Bop-Bop, Ba-Da    Well, Well, F#7(b13)Well              Bmaj7​
  Em6(9) Back In The DayF#7(b13) When Things Cmaj7Were CB7(b13)ool, (Hey)   Em6(9)         F#7(b13)  All We NeCmaj7eded Was
BoEm6(9)p-Bop-Bop-Bop-Bop, Ba-Da (Hey)               F#7(b13)      Oh-Oh-Cmaj7Oh    B7(b13)​
BoEm6(9)p-Bop-Bop-Bop-Bop, Ba-Da   Well, Well, WF#7(b13)ell               Bmaj7​

Post-Hook
SoEm6(9)ulflower, Take Me Flying F#7(b13)    With     YCmaj7ou~   B7(b13)            Em6(9)        HF#7(b13)ey       Cmaj7​
Gimme That Bop-Bop-Em6(9)Bop-Bop-Bop, Ba-Da                           F#7(b13)         Cmaj7      B7(b13)​
Gimme Some Of That Bop-Bop-Bop-BopEm6(9)-Bop, Ba-Da    Well, Well, Well           F#7(b13)                 Bmaj7​

Verse 1
  Em6(9) Back In The Day F#7(b13)When Things Cmaj7Were CB7(b13)ool,   Hey    Em6(9)         F#7(b13)         Cmaj7​
  Em6(9) We Used To MeeF#7(b13)t Up With TheCmaj7se DudB7(b13)es, Hey      Em6(9)         F#7(b13)         Bmaj7​
  Em6(9) Then We′D Roll Out F#7(b13)On Hopes And Cmaj7TruthsB7(b13)~            Em6(9)         F#7(b13)         Cmaj7​
And We Would Ride ArounEm6(9)d The Park 'Til It′S After Dark
PuF#7(b13)mpin' The Trunk With The Windows RoCmaj7lled Up, Puff  B7(b13)               B     WEm6(9)ell, WellF#7(b13), Well, (Say)   Bmaj7​

Outro
WaEm6(9)ilin', And Singin′, And Jammin′, And Talkin'
And PumpiF#7(b13)n′ The Trunk With The Windows Rolled Cmaj7Up, Puff      B7(b13)              WeBll, WEm6(9)ell, WellF#7(b13)                Cmaj7​
The LauEm6(9)ghin' And Singin′ And Jammin' And Talkin′
And PumpiF#7(b13)n' The Trunk With The Windows Rolled Cmaj7Up, Puff      B7(b13)               WBell, Em6(9)Well, WelF#7(b13)l             Bmaj7​
LaEm6(9)ughin', And Singin′, And Jammin′, And Talkin'
And PumpiF#7(b13)n′ The Trunk With The Windows Rolled Cmaj7Up, Puff      B7(b13)                BWell,Em6(9) Well, WeF#7(b13)ll             Cmaj7​
And We Would Ride AroEm6(9)und The Park 'Til It′S After Dark
And WheF#7(b13)n We Got Home, Hope The Dogs Don't Bark, PuCmaj7ff      B7(b13)               WBell, WEm6(9)ell, WellF#7(b13)               Bmaj7​
LaEm6(9)ughin′ And Singin' And Jammin' And Talkin′
And PumpiF#7(b13)n′ The Trunk With The Windows Rolled Cmaj7Up, Puff      B7(b13)              B  WellEm6(9), Well, WF#7(b13)ell             Cmaj7​
And We Would Ride AroEm6(9)und The Park 'Til It′S After Dark
WhF#7(b13)en We Get Home, Hope The Dog Don't Bark, Cmaj7Puff     B7(b13)                 B WellEm6(9), Well, WF#7(b13)ell           Bmaj7​
LaEm6(9)ughin′ And Singin' And Jammin′ And Talkin'
And PumpiF#7(b13)n' The Trunk With The Windows Rolled Cmaj7Up, Puff      B7(b13)                BWell,Em6(9) Well, WeF#7(b13)ll             Cmaj7​
And We Would Ride AroEm6(9)und The Park ′Til It′S After Dark
WhF#7(b13)en We Get Home, Hope The Dog Don't Bark, Cmaj7Puff, PufB7(b13)f, Puff...       B​
Also available in: Fm69 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Back In The Day?

The chords for Back In The Day are: Em6(9), F#7(b13), Cmaj7, B7(b13), Bmaj7, B

What is the original key of Back In The Day?

The original key is Fm69.

What is the difficulty of playing Back In The Day?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Back In The Day in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Back In The Day be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Back In The Day on ukulele?

Chord Back In The Day can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Back In The Day?

Back In The Day uses 6 chords: Em6(9), F#7(b13), Cmaj7, B7(b13), Bmaj7, B

What is the easiest way to play Back In The Day?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Back In The Day released in?

Back In The Day was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Back In The Day?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Back In The Day to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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