Back In School
View chords used in this chart
Esus4 022200
E 022100
[Intro]
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
[Verse 1]
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4 A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
Wish I had your dresses, wish I had your cool friends,
F D
so I could talk to you
C#m F#m B Esus4 A
I'm twenty-five going on sixteen, I could be king of this scene
[Verse 2]
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4 A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
Used to cross the street, see-ing people I didn't want to meet
F D
Now I'd (fold your hand),
C#m F#m B Esus4 E
What I want is so obsolete, My punk-rockfriends, are old and weak
[Chorus]
A B D A F#m D
and I wish I was back in school, just as cool as you
F#m B Esus4 A
Back in school, just as cool as you
[Solo]
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
[Verse 2]
A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4 A Asus2 E7sus4/A Asus4
(Hardly) not too smart, just, going round, breaking hearts
F D
But you're not to blame
C#m F#m B Esus4 E
I'd grow up if only I could bang my head just one more time
[Chorus]
A B D A F#m D
And I should be back in school, just as cool as you
F#m B Esus4 A
Back in school, just as cool as you
A B D A F#m D
back in school, just as cool as you
F#m B Esus4 A
Back in school, just as cool as you
How to play Back In School
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Esus4. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.