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Our Own Backyard

Jeremiah Lively

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

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 (D G C F A D)
Capo: None

Chords used :
D#       133211
D#/G     x03211
Cm      xx0231
C7      xx0212
Fm7     353333
A#7      x32310
G#      x13331
G#7     x13131
Gm7     x02010
Cm7/F   3x0211
G       x02220
F7      320001
D#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
| D#/G | D#  Cm | Cm | Fm7  A#7 | A#7 |

Verse 1
D#We Chase The Wind With EmCmpty Hands,
CmTrade Golden Hours For Shifting Sands.
Fm7We Build Our Barns, G#We Count Our Gold,
G#7But Joy Slips Through The TGm7hings We Hold.

Pre-Chorus
Gm7As It Was Said So Long Ago,
Cm7/FDesire Will Never Fill The Soul...
D#

Chorus
D#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In CmOur Own Backyard?
Fm7We're Dreaming Of The DistA#7ance, While The BeautyD# Isn't Far.
D#We Hunger For Tomorrow, ButCm Today Is Who WeC7 Are-
Fm7So Why Don't We Enjoy ThA#7e Sunset, In OurD# Own BA#7ackyard?

Verse 2
D#A Thousand Meals, A ThousaCmnd Days,
Fm7Still Appetite Won't Fade Away.
Fm7We Labor Hard, We Climb So High,
Gm7But Peace Won't Live In What We Buy.

Pre-Chorus
Gm7The Eyes Can See, The Heart Can Rest,
Cm7/FIf We Would Learn That Less Is Blessed...
D#

Chorus
D#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In CmOur Own Backyard?
Fm7We're Chasing Down The FutA#7ure, While The PresentD# Bears The Scars.
D#We're Rich In All We've GatCmhered, But Poor C7In Who We Are-
Fm7So Why Don't We Enjoy ThA#7e Sunset, In OurD# Own Backyard?

Instrumental
| D# | Cm | Fm7 | A#7 |
| D# | Cm | Fm7 | A#7 |

Verse 3
D#He Had It All-Wealth, HonorC7, Fame,
CmBut Couldn't Taste The Joy He Claimed.
Fm7A Wondering Soul, He SaidA#7, Might Know
A#7More Peace Than Those Who D#Never Slow.

Verse 4
D#So Light The Fire, And PouCmr The Tea,
Fm7Let Silence Teach What Eyes Can See.
Fm7The Gift Is Not The DisA#7tant Star,
A#7It's Here And Now, It's Where We Are.

Bridge
GVanity, Vanity-He CC7ried To CmThe Sky,         F7​
Fm7All Is Chasing Wind Until We Learn To LiA#7ve And Die.
GThe Sunset's Not A MetaphoC7r, It's BuCmrning In The Yard-
Fm7So Why Don't We Enjoy It, A#7Why Don't We Let Down D#7Our Guard?

Final Chorus
D#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In CmOur Own Backyard?
Fm7We're Writing Songs Of LonA#7ging, While The Light D#Is Slipping Hard.
D#We’ve All Been Told The WisdCmom, Now It's OurC7s To Disregard-
Fm7Or Maybe We'll Enjoy A#7The Sunset, In OD#ur Own Backyard.

Tag
D#Or Maybe We'll EnCmjoy The Sunset,
Fm7In Our Own BA#7ackyard Gm7      D#​
D#Or Maybe We'll EnCmjoy The Sunset,
Fm7In Our Own BGm7ackyard D#​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Our Own Backyard?

The chords for Our Own Backyard are: D, G, C, F, A, D#, D#/G, Cm, C7, Fm7, A#7, G#

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: D, G, C, F, A, D#, D#/G, Cm, C7, Fm7, A#7, G#

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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