Better be Home Soon
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[INTRO: ]C G
C Am
somewhere deep inside
Em G7
some thing's got a hold on you
C Am
and it's pushing me aside
Em G7
see it stretch on forever
C C7
I know I'm right
F F4 F
for the first time in my life
G
that's why I tell you
C
you'd better be home soon
C Am
stripping back the coats
Em G7
of lies and deception
C Am
back to nothingness
Em G7
like a week in the desert
C C7
I know I'm right
F F4 F
for the first time in my life
G
that's why I tell you
C Em7/B
you'd better be home soon
Bb D G
so don't say no, don't say nothings wrong
Bb A7 D
cos when you get back home maybe I'll be gone
C Am Em G
C Am Em F Bb7
C Am
it would cause me pain
Em G7
if we were to end it
C Am
but I could start again
Em G7
you can depend on it
C C7
I know I'm right
F F4 F
for the first time in my life
G
that's why I tell you
Am7 D
you'd better be home soon
F G
that's why I tell you
you'd better be home soon
How to play Better be Home Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.