Back In Your Own Back Yard
View chords used in this chart
D A7 A7/13- D Bm Fdim Em7 A7
The bird with feathers of blue is waiting for you
Em7 A7 A7/13- D Cdim Em7 A7
Back in your own back yard
D A7 A7/13- D Bm Fdim Em7 A4/7 A7
You'll find your castle in Spain through your windowpane
Em7 A7 A7/13- D
Back in your own back yard
Bridge
D7M F#m F#m7+
Oh, you can go to the east, go to the west
F#m7 B7
Someday you'll come
E E7 Bm5-/7 Gm A7
Weary at heart back where you started from
A7/13- A7 A7/13- D Bm Fdim Em7 A7
You'll find your happiness lies right under your eyes
Em7 A7 A7/13- D
Back in your own back yard
How to play Back In Your Own Back Yard
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.