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Our Own Backyard

Jeremiah Lively

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

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 (G C F A# D G)
Capo: None

Chords used :
G#       133211
G#/C     x03211
Fm      xx0231
F7      xx0212
A#m7     353333
D#7      x32310
C#      x13331
C#7     x13131
Cm7     x02010
Fm7/A#   3x0211
C       x02220
A#7      320001
G#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
| G#/C | G#  Fm | Fm | A#m7  D#7 | D#7 |

Verse 1
G#We Chase The Wind With EmFmpty Hands,
FmTrade Golden Hours For Shifting Sands.
A#m7We Build Our Barns, WC#e Count Our Gold,
C#7But Joy Slips Through The TCm7hings We Hold.

Pre-Chorus
Cm7As It Was Said So Long Ago,
Fm7/A#Desire Will Never Fill The Soul...
G#

Chorus
G#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In FmOur Own Backyard?
A#m7We're Dreaming Of The DistaD#7nce, While The Beauty G#Isn't Far.
G#We Hunger For Tomorrow, ButFm Today Is Who WeF7 Are-
A#m7So Why Don't We Enjoy TheD#7 Sunset, In Our G#Own BaD#7ckyard?

Verse 2
G#A Thousand Meals, A ThousaFmnd Days,
A#m7Still Appetite Won't Fade Away.
A#m7We Labor Hard, We Climb So High,
Cm7But Peace Won't Live In What We Buy.

Pre-Chorus
Cm7The Eyes Can See, The Heart Can Rest,
Fm7/A#If We Would Learn That Less Is Blessed...
G#

Chorus
G#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In FmOur Own Backyard?
A#m7We're Chasing Down The FutuD#7re, While The Present G#Bears The Scars.
G#We're Rich In All We've GatFmhered, But Poor F7In Who We Are-
A#m7So Why Don't We Enjoy TheD#7 Sunset, In Our G#Own Backyard?

Instrumental
| G# | Fm | A#m7 | D#7 |
| G# | Fm | A#m7 | D#7 |

Verse 3
G#He Had It All-Wealth, HonorF7, Fame,
FmBut Couldn't Taste The Joy He Claimed.
A#m7A Wondering Soul, He Said,D#7 Might Know
D#7More Peace Than Those Who G#Never Slow.

Verse 4
G#So Light The Fire, And PouFmr The Tea,
A#m7Let Silence Teach What Eyes Can See.
A#m7The Gift Is Not The DistD#7ant Star,
D#7It's Here And Now, It's Where We Are.

Bridge
CVanity, Vanity-He CF7ried To FmThe Sky,         A#7​
A#m7All Is Chasing Wind Until We Learn To LivD#7e And Die.
CThe Sunset's Not A MetaphoF7r, It's BuFmrning In The Yard-
A#m7So Why Don't We Enjoy It, WD#7hy Don't We Let Down OG#7ur Guard?

Final Chorus
G#Why Don't We Enjoy The Sunset, In FmOur Own Backyard?
A#m7We're Writing Songs Of LongD#7ing, While The Light IG#s Slipping Hard.
G#We’ve All Been Told The WisdFmom, Now It's OurF7s To Disregard-
A#m7Or Maybe We'll Enjoy TD#7he Sunset, In OuG#r Own Backyard.

Tag
G#Or Maybe We'll EnFmjoy The Sunset,
A#m7In Our Own BaD#7ckyard  Cm7      G#​
G#Or Maybe We'll EnFmjoy The Sunset,
A#m7In Our Own BaCm7ckyard  G#​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Our Own Backyard?

The chords for Our Own Backyard are: G, C, F, A#, D, G#, G#/C, Fm, F7, A#m7, D#7, C#

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: G, C, F, A#, D, G#, G#/C, Fm, F7, A#m7, D#7, C#

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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