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The Background

Third Eye Blind

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Background by Third Eye Blind in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Chords
E: 022100
Asus4: X02200
Bsus4: X24400
C#M7: X46600

Intro Riff
                C                  Fsus4

Verse 1
C Everything Is QFsus4uiet,
C Since You're Not ArFsus4ound,
C And I Live In The NuFsus4mbness Now.
In The BackCground.  Am7     Gsus4​
C I Do The Things We Did BeFsus4fore,
C I Walk Haight Street To The SFsus4tore,
And They Say WhCere's That Crazy Girl?
You Don't Get Drunk OFsus4n Red Wine, And Fight No More,
C 'Cause I Don't See You AnFsus4ymore, Since The Hospital,

Chorus
Gsus4The Plans I Make Still Have You In Them,
Then Am7You Come Swimming Into CView,
And I'm Hanging On Your WAm7ords Like I Always Used To CDo,
The Words They Use So LAm7ightly, I Only Feel For CYou, I Only Know Because I
Fsus4 Carry You Around,
In The BackgroundC.  Fsus4       C   Am7    Gsus4​

Verse 2
CWords They Come And Memories All ReFsus4peat,
C I Lift Your Head While They Change The HospitalFsus4 Sheets,
CI Would Never Lie To You, No
Fsus4I Would Never Lie To You, No
C I Felt You Long After We Were TAm7hrougGsus4h.

Chorus
Gsus4The Plans I Make Still Have You In Them,
Then Am7You Come Swimming Into CView,
And I'm Hanging On Your WAm7ords Like I Always Used To CDo,
The Words They Use So LAm7ightly, I Only Feel For CYou, I Only Know Because I
Fsus4Carry You Around,
N.c.
In The Background.

Instrumental
C(IFsus4ntro RCifFsus4f)

Bridge
'CaGsus4use I Felt You Long After We Were TAm7hrougCh  Am7     C   Am7     C   Gsus4​

Chorus
Then Am7You Come Swimming Into CView,
And I'm Hanging On Your WAm7ords Like I Always Used To CDo,
The Words They Use So LAm7ightly, I Only Feel To YCou, I Only Know Because
Fsus4 I'm Way, I'm Way In The BCacFsus4kground.
N.c.
I'm In The Background.

Outro
(Intro Riff Only Once And Slowly, Ending OCn E)

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| H   Hammer-On
| P   Pull-Off

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Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Background?

The chords for The Background are: C, Fsus4, Am7, Gsus4

What is the original key of The Background?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Background?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Background in another key?

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

Can The Background be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Background on ukulele?

Chord The Background can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Background?

The Background uses 4 chords: C, Fsus4, Am7, Gsus4

What is the easiest way to play The Background?

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 The Background released in?

The Background was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Background?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Background 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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