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Back In School

Smog

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

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
Emaj7    A/C#

Verse 1
Emaj7 I Saw You Standing There, Asus2/C#​
With Your Asus2/C#Hand In His Emaj7Hair,   Asus2/C#​
Emaj7  And His Hand In Asus2/C#Your Back PocketEmaj7,
I Couldn't Asus2/C#Help But StareEmaj7.

Chorus
Emaj7   I Wanted To Tell You That I Was Asus2/C#Back In School,
Emaj7   But In The Dark Of The Club,  Asus2/C#​
I Knew It Wouldn't Emaj7Carry Much Weight,Asus2/C#​
Well, I'm Emaj7Trying To Learn Your Language,Asus2/C#​
I'm Emaj7Trying To Learn Your Language.Asus2/C#​

Verse 2
Emaj7I Came To Your Party Empty-Asus2/C#Handed,
Emaj7  I Came To Your Party, UninAsus2/C#vited,
Emaj7  I Came To Your Party, A Headstart On The Asus2/C#Drinking, Nervous.Emaj7       Asus2/C#​

Chorus
Emaj7   I Wanted To Tell You That I Was Asus2/C#Back In School,
Emaj7   But In The Chit-Chat, Emaj7Chit-Chat Should Asus2/C#That...,
Well, I'm Emaj7Trying To Learn Your Language,
It's Like A Asus2/C#Fly Learning How To Bark,
I'm Emaj7Trying To Learn Your Language,
It's Like A Asus2/C#Fly Learning How To Bark. Emaj7       Asus2/C#​

Verse 3
That Smile On Your Emaj7Face,
That Smile On Your Asus2/C#Face,
That Smile On Your Emaj7Face,
I Try To EAsus2/C#rase,
That Smile On Your Emaj7Face.     Asus2/C#​

Outro
But A Emaj7Kiss Was Not The Answer,
A Asus2/C#Kiss Was Not The Answer,
A Drunken Emaj7Kiss Was Not The Answer. Asus2/C#          F​
Also available in: Amaj7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Back In School?

The chords for Back In School are: Emaj7, A/C#, Asus2/C#, F

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: Emaj7, A/C#, Asus2/C#, F

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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