Back home
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[{Intro]duction, starts on top B ad E
G G G F#/D
Em9 C G G
I've been on the road too long
Em9 C G G
Moving in the wrong direction
Em9 C G G
I don't know where I belong
Bm E7 A7 F#/D G C9
I don't know what I will do, if I can't get back home
F#/D G
G F#/D
Em9 C G G
Troubles I've got on my rope (?)
Em9 C G G
They don't fit no other person
Em9 C G G
Memories keep rollin' on
Bm7 E7 A7 F#/D G C9
I don't know what I will do, if I can't get back home
F#/D G
B dim E7 Am
I don't fit, but I don't give a damn
G/Am F#/Am G
I won't quit, cause I know who I am
F#/D E7 Am B7/E
And I admit and I've been on the left (?)
B dim E7 Am
Bit by bit, I'll review my plan
G/Am F#/Am
This is it, do the best I can
F#m B7
Trust and understand
'Cause I know I'm loved
F#m B7
I'll be on my way
E Cm7
Got no need to stay ...'round here
Em9 C G G
'Cause I been on this road too long
Em9 C G G
Going in the wrong direction
Em C G G
And I don't know where I come from
Bm E7 A7 F#/D G C9
All I know is I will die, if I don't get back home
F#/D G
Em9 {riff on top, ascending}
F#/D G
How to play Back home
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.