Going Home
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[Verso 1]
Em C
It should feel so good
Em C
It should be so right
Em C
Going home again
G Em
To find the years that shaped my life
Em C
But shadows line the streets
Em C
They whisper endlessly
Em C
And all I see are ghosts
G Em
Of my most painful memories
[Refrão]
C G
Going home, going home
D Em
Lord someday I'm going home
C G Em
To a place where I know I belong
C G
Where the ghosts and the fears
D Em
And the shadows disappear
Am C
Oh His angels bear us there
Em
Going home
[Verso 2]
Em C
If somewhere in the night
Em C
You see a distant light
Em C
Lifting up my soul
G Em
To meet the God who gave us life
Em C
Mama don't you cry
Em C
Children don't you weep
Em C
For all the ghosts are vanquished
G Em
And my journey is complete
[Refrão]
C G
Going home, going home
D Em
Lord someday I'm going home
C G Em
To a place where I know I belong
C G
Where the ghosts and the fears
D Em
And the shadows disappear
Am C
Oh His angels bear us there
Em
Going home
How to play Going Home
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.