A Place We Could Call Home
View chords used in this chart
Intro
G B7 C F G x4
[Verso 1]
G
sitting by the tracks outside of the yard
B7 C F G
i hear the whistle blowing the trains chuggin hard by the time it gets to us, it's going to fast to hop.
G B7
Underneath the bridge in Nashville Tennessee when finally the train stops just for me,
C F G
but not before we get hassled by the cops.
G
So its back out on the road
B7 C
same stories are always told
F N.C.
to me it don't get old.
(Switch To Second Pattern)
G B7 C F G x2
G
well I grew up in the backwoods, moved out into the streets
B7
So not to burden those i love and i got somewhere to sleep
C F G
Because i refuse to sell myself, shorter than I'm worth.
G
So i wake up in the morning with the sun beating down
B7
upon my dirty face as i lie on the ground
C F G
Pack up my gear and its time for a long days work
G
So it's back out on the road,
B7 C
same stories are always told
F G
To me it don't get old
G
While you're whining about being alone
B7 C
complaining about being cold
F G
to me it don't get old
G B7 C F G x2
G
Spending most my time on street corners and on ramps
B7
I've been searching through the city for a place to camp
C F G
stuffing my face with some strangers leftovers
G
Cause there's no sense in paying for what should be free
B7
Like food, transportation, and PROPERTY!
C F G
I'll die before accepting wages from some lazy share holders.
G
So it's back out on the road,
B7 C
same stories are always told
F G
To me it don't get old
G
While you're whining about being alone
B7 C
complaining about being cold
F N.C. G (Back To Pattern 1 Here)
to me it don't get old
G B7 C F G x2
G
Search for something more the older that i get
B7
If we can change the world even a little bit
C F G
But its hard to make a change when you're in it on your own
G
And all the country miles that we all can walk!
B7
and all the fucking freight trains we could hop!
C F G (Back to Pattern 1)
couldn't lead us to a place we could call home
G B7 C
we could call home
F G
A place we could call home
G B7 C
we could call home
F G
A place we could call home
How to play A Place We Could Call Home
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 G. 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.