Almost Here
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VERSE 1
Am
So listen up. (So listen up)
C
I worked in daylight feeding fashion to housewives.
Am
For just this once. (For just this once)
C
I'll take my chances at truck stops and state lines.
G
Go ahead and tell them again.
Am
Well I think that I know that they won't remember
C
Go out and tell them twice.
Am C
Yeah, twice is nice, but three times is just right.
Chorus
G Am
Hey, hey, now we're almost home.
C Am
I'm missing you to death but it's all for the best I know.
G Am
Hey, hey, we're not far from home.
C Am
I've got my pride, and I'll let you sleep tonight.
VERSE 2
Am
So listen up. (So listen up)
C
My old friends have been dropping like houseflies.
Am C
The smoking gun still sits in my pocket and I know how to use it.
G
Go ahead and tell them again.
Am C
Well I think that I know that I won't forgive them
Am
For turning their backs when we started to get busy.
G Am C
Well yeah twice is fine but three times is just right.
Chorus
G Am
Hey, hey, now we're almost home.
G C
I'm missing you to death but to each his own.
G Am
Hey, hey, we're not far from home.
C Am
I've got my pride, and I'll let you sleep tonight.
G Am
Hey, hey, now we're almost home.
G Am
I'm missing you to death, missing you to death.
G C
hey, hey we're not far from home.
Am C
I'll swallow my pride and push back my seat tonight.
BRIDGE
C Am C
I'm on my feet, I'm on my feet, I'm on my feet.
I'm on my feet, (this isn't like us anyway)
I'm on my feet, (this isn't like us anyway)
I'm on my feet, (this isn't like us anyway)
G
I'm running,
G
Our time is almost,
C (add9 optional)
Our time is almost here. (This isn't like us anyway)
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How to play Almost Here
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.