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Back In School

Smog

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Back In School by Smog in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Date:   1996
Album: Kicking A Couple Around

Chords
Dsus2/F#      2x0230]  or [xx4230
Capo: No
Intro
Cmaj7    F/A

Verse 1
Cmaj7 I Saw You Standing There, Fsus2/A​
With Your Fsus2/AHand In HisCmaj7 Hair,  Fsus2/A​
Cmaj7  And His Hand In Fsus2/AYour Back PockeCmaj7t,
I Couldn't Fsus2/AHelp But StarCmaj7e.

Chorus
Cmaj7   I Wanted To Tell You That I Was Fsus2/ABack In School,
Cmaj7   But In The Dark Of The Club,  Fsus2/A​
I Knew It Wouldn't Cmaj7Carry Much Weight,Fsus2/A​
Well, I'm Cmaj7Trying To Learn Your Language,Fsus2/A​
I'm Cmaj7Trying To Learn Your Language.Fsus2/A​

Verse 2
Cmaj7I Came To Your Party Empty-Fsus2/AHanded,
Cmaj7  I Came To Your Party, UninFsus2/Avited,
Cmaj7  I Came To Your Party, A Headstart On The Fsus2/ADrinking, NervousCmaj7.      Fsus2/A​

Chorus
Cmaj7   I Wanted To Tell You That I Was Fsus2/ABack In School,
Cmaj7   But In The Chit-Chat, Cmaj7Chit-Chat Should Fsus2/AThat...,
Well, I'm Cmaj7Trying To Learn Your Language,
It's Like A Fsus2/AFly Learning How To Bark,
I'm Cmaj7Trying To Learn Your Language,
It's Like A Fsus2/AFly Learning How To Bark.Cmaj7       Fsus2/A​

Verse 3
That Smile On Your Cmaj7Face,
That Smile On Your Fsus2/AFace,
That Smile On Your Cmaj7Face,
I Try To EFsus2/Arase,
That Smile On Your Cmaj7Face.     Fsus2/A​

Outro
But A Cmaj7Kiss Was Not The Answer,
A Fsus2/AKiss Was Not The Answer,
A Drunken Cmaj7Kiss Was Not The Answer. Fsus2/A         C#​
Also available in: Amaj7 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Back In School?

The chords for Back In School are: Cmaj7, F/A, Fsus2/A, C#

What is the original key of Back In School?

The original key is Amaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Back In School?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Back In School in another key?

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

Can Back In School be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Back In School on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Back In School?

Back In School uses 4 chords: Cmaj7, F/A, Fsus2/A, C#

What is the easiest way to play Back In School?

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 School released in?

Back In School was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Back In School?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Back In School 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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