Background Noise
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Intro
D G D G D
D G D G D
[Verso 1]
D G D G D
I know now what I should have said
D G D
Cause it plays over and over and over
G D
In the back of my head
D G
Accept the condition
D G
I don’t have a choice
D G D G
So for now it’s always background noise
[Refrão]
Bm G
No, it’s not about me
D A
But do it for my sake
Bm G
Just need the closure
D A
To spare me some heartache
Bm D A G
Say you’ll be alright
Bm D A G
Say you’ll be okay
D
Say you'll be okay
[Verso 2]
G D G D
I know now what I should have done
D G
Cause I beat myself up about it
D G D
Count down from one hundred to one
D G
Take a deep breath in
D G
Or lay on the floor
D G D G
So for now don’t expect anything more
[Refrão]
Bm G
No, it’s not about me
D A
But do it for my sake
Bm G
Just need the closure
D A
To spare me some heartache
Bm D A G
Say you’ll be alright
Bm D A G
Say you’ll be okay
Em7
Say you'll be okay
[Verso 3]
You can take it out on me
G
I know who you are underneath
Bm D G
We can carry all this weight together
Em7
Can you see the light
G
At the end on the other side
Bm D
By the time you hear this song
G
Things will be better
[Refrão]
Bm G
No, it’s not about me
D A
But do it for my sake
Bm G
Just need the closure
D A
To spare me some heartache
Bm G
No, it’s not about me
D A
But do it for my sake
Bm G
Just need the closure
D A
To spare me some heartache
Bm A D A G
Say you’ll be alright
Bm A D A G
Say you’ll be okay
D G
Say you'll be okay
D G
Say you’ll be okay
How to play Background Noise
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.