Homesick
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Am E
Take me back to my younger days
F#m E
So I can savor those sweet memories
Am E
Take me back to the wilderness
F#m
Where I first found me feet
E
And lived fearlessly
C#m F#m
Though I've moved on
C#m G#m
Not to bigger things
C#m F#m
But to love and loss
C#m G#m
The responsibility
A7M F#m
Live is hard
C#m G#m
But I'll never quit
C#m Am
I still get homesick
Am E
The place I'm from has changed so much
F#m E
I can't bring myself to return
Am E
But the photos framed on my bedroom shelf
F#m
Remind me to hurt
E
I miss my old world
C#m F#m
Though I've moved on
C#m G#m
Not to bigger things
C#m F#m
But to love and loss
C#m G#m
The responsibility
A7M F#m
Live is hard
C#m G#m
But I'll never quit
C#m Am
I still get
C#m Am
I still get
C#m Am
I still get
C#m E
I still get homesick
( F#m G#m F#m G#m )
F#m E
I still get (homesick)
F#m E
I still get (homesick)
F#m E
I still get (homesick)
F#m E
I still get (homesick)
How to play Homesick
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.