Our Own Backyard Jeremiah Lively Key: F Major Tempo: 79 Bpm, 4/4, Swung Sixteenth-Note Feel Tuning : Standard (E A D G B E) Capo: None Chords used : F 133211 F/A x03211 Dm xx0231 D7 xx0212 Gm7 353333 C7 x32310 Bb x13331 Bb7 x13131 Am7 x02010 Dm7/G 3x0211 A x02220 G7 320001 F7 131211 (Lines In The Verses And Pre-Chorus = 1 Bar Each. Lines In The Chorus And Bridge = 2 Bars Each. Fills Use A G# To A Hammer-On Throughout.) Intro | F/A | F Dm | Dm | Gm7 C7 | C7 | Verse 1 FWe Chase The Wind With EDmmpty Hands, DmTrade Golden Hours For Shifting Sands. Gm7We Build Our Barns, BbWe Count Our Gold, Bb7But Joy Slips Through The TAm7hings We Hold. Pre-Chorus Am7As It Was Said So Long Ago, Dm7/GDesire Will Never Fill The Soul... F Chorus FWhy Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, InDm Our Own Backyard? Gm7We're Dreaming Of The DistC7ance, While The BeautFy Isn't Far. FWe Hunger For Tomorrow, BuDmt Today Is Who WD7e Are- Gm7So Why Don't We Enjoy ThC7e Sunset, In OuFr OwnC7 Backyard? Verse 2 FA Thousand Meals, A ThousDmand Days, Gm7Still Appetite Won't Fade Away. Gm7We Labor Hard, We Climb So High, Am7But Peace Won't Live In What We Buy. Pre-Chorus Am7The Eyes Can See, The Heart Can Rest, Dm7/GIf We Would Learn That Less Is Blessed... F Chorus FWhy Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, InDm Our Own Backyard? Gm7We're Chasing Down The FutC7ure, While The PresenFt Bears The Scars. FWe're Rich In All We've GaDmthered, But PoorD7 In Who We Are- Gm7So Why Don't We Enjoy ThC7e Sunset, In OuFr Own Backyard? Instrumental | F | Dm | Gm7 | C7 | | F | Dm | Gm7 | C7 | Verse 3 FHe Had It All-Wealth, HonoD7r, Fame, DmBut Couldn't Taste The Joy He Claimed. Gm7A Wondering Soul, He SaidC7, Might Know C7More Peace Than Those WhoF Never Slow. Verse 4 FSo Light The Fire, And PoDmur The Tea, Gm7Let Silence Teach What Eyes Can See. Gm7The Gift Is Not The DisC7tant Star, C7It's Here And Now, It's Where We Are. Bridge AVanity, Vanity-He CD7ried To DmThe Sky, G7 Gm7All Is Chasing Wind Until We Learn To LiC7ve And Die. AThe Sunset's Not A MetaphoD7r, It's BuDmrning In The Yard- Gm7So Why Don't We Enjoy It, C7Why Don't We Let DownF7 Our Guard? Final Chorus FWhy Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, InDm Our Own Backyard? Gm7We're Writing Songs Of LonC7ging, While The LightF Is Slipping Hard. FWe’ve All Been Told The WisDmdom, Now It's OuD7rs To Disregard- Gm7Or Maybe We'll Enjoy C7The Sunset, In FOur Own Backyard. Tag FOr Maybe We'll EDmnjoy The Sunset, Gm7In Our Own BC7ackyardAm7 F FOr Maybe We'll EDmnjoy The Sunset, Gm7In Our Own BAm7ackyard F Outro | F (Let Ring) |
FAQ
What are the chords for Our Own Backyard?
The chords for Our Own Backyard are: E, A, D, G, B, F, F/A, Dm, D7, Gm7, C7, Bb
What is the original key of Our Own Backyard?
The original key is E.
What is the difficulty of playing Our Own Backyard?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Our Own Backyard in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Our Own Backyard be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Our Own Backyard on ukulele?
Chord Our Own Backyard can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Our Own Backyard?
Our Own Backyard uses 12 chords: E, A, D, G, B, F, F/A, Dm, D7, Gm7, C7, Bb
What is the easiest way to play Our Own Backyard?
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 Our Own Backyard released in?
Our Own Backyard was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Our Own Backyard?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Our Own Backyard to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
