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Our Own Backyard

Jeremiah Lively

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Our Own Backyard by Jeremiah Lively in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Our Own Backyard
Jeremiah Lively

Key: F Major
Tempo: 79 Bpm, 4/4, Swung Sixteenth-Note Feel
Tuning : Standard (A D G C E A)
Capo: None

Chords used :
A#       133211
A#/D     x03211
Gm      xx0231
G7      xx0212
Cm7     353333
F7      x32310
D#      x13331
D#7     x13131
Dm7     x02010
Gm7/C   3x0211
D       x02220
C7      320001
A#7      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
| A#/D | A#  Gm | Gm | Cm7  F7 | F7 |

Verse 1
A#We Chase The Wind With EmGmpty Hands,
GmTrade Golden Hours For Shifting Sands.
Cm7We Build Our Barns, D#We Count Our Gold,
D#7But Joy Slips Through The TDm7hings We Hold.

Pre-Chorus
Dm7As It Was Said So Long Ago,
Gm7/CDesire Will Never Fill The Soul...
A#

Chorus
A#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In GmOur Own Backyard?
Cm7We're Dreaming Of The DistF7ance, While The BeautA#y Isn't Far.
A#We Hunger For Tomorrow, ButGm Today Is Who WeG7 Are-
Cm7So Why Don't We Enjoy ThF7e Sunset, In OuA#r Own F7Backyard?

Verse 2
A#A Thousand Meals, A ThousaGmnd Days,
Cm7Still Appetite Won't Fade Away.
Cm7We Labor Hard, We Climb So High,
Dm7But Peace Won't Live In What We Buy.

Pre-Chorus
Dm7The Eyes Can See, The Heart Can Rest,
Gm7/CIf We Would Learn That Less Is Blessed...
A#

Chorus
A#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In GmOur Own Backyard?
Cm7We're Chasing Down The FutF7ure, While The PresenA#t Bears The Scars.
A#We're Rich In All We've GatGmhered, But Poor G7In Who We Are-
Cm7So Why Don't We Enjoy ThF7e Sunset, In OuA#r Own Backyard?

Instrumental
| A# | Gm | Cm7 | F7 |
| A# | Gm | Cm7 | F7 |

Verse 3
A#He Had It All-Wealth, HonorG7, Fame,
GmBut Couldn't Taste The Joy He Claimed.
Cm7A Wondering Soul, He SaidF7, Might Know
F7More Peace Than Those WhoA# Never Slow.

Verse 4
A#So Light The Fire, And PouGmr The Tea,
Cm7Let Silence Teach What Eyes Can See.
Cm7The Gift Is Not The DisF7tant Star,
F7It's Here And Now, It's Where We Are.

Bridge
DVanity, Vanity-He CG7ried To GmThe Sky,         C7​
Cm7All Is Chasing Wind Until We Learn To LiF7ve And Die.
DThe Sunset's Not A MetaphoG7r, It's BuGmrning In The Yard-
Cm7So Why Don't We Enjoy It, F7Why Don't We Let DownA#7 Our Guard?

Final Chorus
A#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In GmOur Own Backyard?
Cm7We're Writing Songs Of LonF7ging, While The LightA# Is Slipping Hard.
A#We’ve All Been Told The WisdGmom, Now It's OurG7s To Disregard-
Cm7Or Maybe We'll Enjoy F7The Sunset, In A#Our Own Backyard.

Tag
A#Or Maybe We'll EnGmjoy The Sunset,
Cm7In Our Own BF7ackyardDm7      A#​
A#Or Maybe We'll EnGmjoy The Sunset,
Cm7In Our Own BDm7ackyard A#​

Outro
| F (Let Ring) |
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Our Own Backyard?

The chords for Our Own Backyard are: A, D, G, C, E, A#, A#/D, Gm, G7, Cm7, F7, D#

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: A, D, G, C, E, A#, A#/D, Gm, G7, Cm7, F7, D#

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.

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