Chords E: 022100 Asus4: X02200 Bsus4: X24400 C#M7: X46600 Intro Riff D Gsus4 Verse 1 D Everything Is QGsus4uiet, D Since You're Not ArGsus4ound, D And I Live In The NuGsus4mbness Now. In The BackDground. Bm7 Asus4 D I Do The Things We Did BeGsus4fore, D I Walk Haight Street To The SGsus4tore, And They Say WhDere's That Crazy Girl? You Don't Get Drunk OGsus4n Red Wine, And Fight No More, D 'Cause I Don't See You AnGsus4ymore, Since The Hospital, Chorus Asus4The Plans I Make Still Have You In Them, Then Bm7You Come Swimming Into DView, And I'm Hanging On Your WBm7ords Like I Always Used To DDo, The Words They Use So LBm7ightly, I Only Feel For DYou, I Only Know Because I Gsus4 Carry You Around, In The BackgroundD. Gsus4 D Bm7 Asus4 Verse 2 DWords They Come And Memories All ReGsus4peat, D I Lift Your Head While They Change The HospitalGsus4 Sheets, DI Would Never Lie To You, No Gsus4I Would Never Lie To You, No D I Felt You Long After We Were TBm7hrougAsus4h. Chorus Asus4The Plans I Make Still Have You In Them, Then Bm7You Come Swimming Into DView, And I'm Hanging On Your WBm7ords Like I Always Used To DDo, The Words They Use So LBm7ightly, I Only Feel For DYou, I Only Know Because I Gsus4Carry You Around, N.c. In The Background. Instrumental D(IGsus4ntro RDifGsus4f) Bridge 'CaAsus4use I Felt You Long After We Were TBm7hrougDh Bm7 D Bm7 D Asus4 Chorus Then Bm7You Come Swimming Into DView, And I'm Hanging On Your WBm7ords Like I Always Used To DDo, The Words They Use So LBm7ightly, I Only Feel To YDou, I Only Know Because Gsus4 I'm Way, I'm Way In The BDacGsus4kground. N.c. I'm In The Background. Outro (Intro Riff Only Once And Slowly, Ending ODn E) ************************************ | H Hammer-On | P Pull-Off ************************************
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FAQ
What are the chords for The Background?
The chords for The Background are: D, Gsus4, Bm7, Asus4
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: D, Gsus4, Bm7, Asus4
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.