Down Home
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Capo 4
Intro: G Em (2x)
G Em G Em
Down home, oh, down home
C D G
There used to be rivers and trees
Em Bm
Fresh bread every single morning
Em Bm C D7
And sweet magnolia in the breeze.
G Em G Em
Oh, fishing lines and young dreams
C D G B
Oh, I hear them calling to me
Em G C Cm
But there's no way to get down home
G Em C D G
'Cause down home's just a memory.
G Em G Em
C D G
Em Bm
Em Bm C D7
G Em G Em
Wish I could leave this big town
C D G B
City living ain't living to me
Em G C Cm
But there's no way to get down home
G Em C D G Em C D
No, you can't retrieve it 'cause once you leave it
G Em C D G Em G Em
Oh, down homes just a memory.
G Em G Em
Down home, oh, down home...
How to play Down Home
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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.