Homeless
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Intro: C G Am F Dm C F G
C G Am F
Cardboard sign old and bent says 'friend for life 25 cents
Dm C F G
When did this start making sense, Man it's getting cold
C G
Sometimes I forget things and get confused
Am F Dm
Could still be working, but they refuse
C F G
Now I'm living with the bums and the abused, man I hate getting old
C G Am F
Homeless, get away from here don't give them no money they'll just spend it on beer
Dm G Am F C
Homeless, will work for food, do anything that you gotta do, when you're homeless.
C G Am F C
C G Am F
Betty sings a song that no one hears, as the wind begins to freeze her tears
Dm C F G
She says 'God it's been so many years', she's way past complain'n
C G Am F
She sings a heartfelt melody, one that begs for harmony
Dm C F G
No it's not what she thought it would be, but hey it could be rainin
C G Am F
Homeless, get away from here don't give them no money they'll just spend it on beer
Dm G Am F C
Homeless, will work for food, do anything that you gotta do, when you're homeless.
C G Am F C
C G Am F
You know life ain't easy it takes work, it takes healing cause you're gonna get hurt
Dm C F G
You can lose your faith you can lose your shirt, lose your way sometimes
C G Am F Dm
You never really have control, sometimes you just gotta let go
C F G
When the final line unfolds, it don't always rhyme
C G Am F C
C G Am F
Homeless, get away from here don't give them no money they'll just spend it on beer
Dm G Am F C
Homeless, will work for food, do anything that you gotta do, when you're homeless.
G Am F
Get away from here don't give them no money they'll just spend it on beer
Dm G Am F C
Homeless, will work for food, do anything that you gotta do, when you're homeless.
C G Am F C
C G Am F
Cardboard sign old and bent says 'friend for life 25 cents
C G Am F Dm C F G
How to play Homeless
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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.