Homecoming Queen
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C, G, F, C
C
Its been five years since Ive seen her face
G
Shes the holy ghost lost without a trace
F
And now were left with the what-ifs
C
Its been five years since she left for LA
G
Shes an angel with a dirty face
F
And it seems to me she's a casuality
(C)
of all the pressure
(G)
That we put on her
(F) G F
And now we've lost her for good
C
Its such a shame shame shame that our homecoming queen
G
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
F
And she never walked on water Guess no one really saw her
Intro (x1)
C
She was so adored by everyone
G
When it came to looks she was next to none
F
But loved partying and having too much fun
C
Then she hooked up with the wrong someone
G
And he promised everything under the sun
F
And it seems to me she's a casuality
(C)
of all the pressure
(G)
That we put on her
(F) G F
And now we've lost her for good
C
Its such a shame shame shame that our homecoming queen
G
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
F
And she never walked on water Guess no one really saw her
C
shame shame shame That our homecoming queen
G
Had a lot to prove and so many to please
F
Shes just somebodys daughter
G C
Just looking for somebody to love her
Dsus2 F
Well I never knew you
Am
Wish I could've saved you
G
From losers that drained you
Dsus2
Before you got strung out
F
With so much potential
G F G
How could you let us down... (down)
C
Its such a shame shame shame that our homecoming queen
G
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
F
And she never walked on water Guess no one really saw her
C
Its such a shame shame shame That our homecoming queen
G
Had a lot to prove and so many to please
F
Shes just somebodys daughter
G C G
Just looking for somebody to love her
F
Shes just somebodys daughter
G (C...)
Just looking for somebody to love her
How to play Homecoming Queen
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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.