Back To The Barn
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[INTRO ]D Bm G A
D Bm G A
D Bm
There's a Bedford on blocks and an old dirt floor
G
Hay in the loft and a creak in the door
D
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
G A(Stop) D
It's all gonna happen in the back of the barn
D Bm G A
D Bm
Saw my brother sneak out with the girl next door
G A
He was pulling on his boots she was shaking off straw
D Bm
Dad just smiled he didn't see no harm
G A(Stop) D
Cause it used to be him in the back of the barn
G
CHORUS In the back of the barn back of the barn
D
In the back of the barn back of the barn
A
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
D (Stop but beat goes on)
It's all gonna happen in the back of the barn
Turnaround D Bm G A
D Bm
Came home late with Tommy last night
G A
We pulled into the drive and he turned out the lights
D Bm
He looked into my eyes took me in his arms
G A D
And said let's go up the back of the barn
G
CHORUS In the back of the barn back of the barn
D
In the back of the barn back of the barn
A
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
D (Stop but beat goes on)
It's all gonna happen in the back of the barn
Turnaround D Bm G A
G
CHORUS In the back of the barn back of the barn
D
In the back of the barn back of the barn
A
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
D (Stop but beat goes on)
It's all gonna happen
G
CHORUS In the back of the barn back of the barn
D
In the back of the barn back of the barn
A
When you're getting up to mischief down on the farm
D (Stop but beat goes on)
It's all gonna happen in the back of the barn
D Bm G A
In the back of the barn
D Bm G A
In the back of the barn
How to play Back To The Barn
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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.