Homesick
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The bright fluorescent light
Is staring down from above
Bb
And I won't get through the night
F C
If you don't give me a little love
[Verse 2]
C
I lose my patience quick
And I don't know what to do
Bb
Baby I'm homesick
F C
And the only cure is you
[Verse 3]
C
The bed don't got no sheets
And the food don't got no taste
Bb
The only thing thats sweet
F C
Is that smile on your face
[Verse 4]
Bb C
Yeah your love is like a trick
Keep me happy when I'm blue
Bb
Baby I'm homesick
F G E7
And the only cure is you
[Bridge]
Am Am G
I don't like change but there's a first for everything
F F
And baby maybe its strange but you take away the sting
Am/E Dm
Yeah you put me at ease
D7
And you cure my disease
G7sus4 G7
When you knock on my door
G7sus4 G7 C
Then girl I'm not homesick no more
[Verse 5]
C
Yeah I hate to say goodbyes
And I hate to be alone
Bb
So lets give a college try
F C
To making ourselves feel at home
[Verse 6]
Bb C
Yeah you weren't what I'd predict
You can help me make it through
Bb
Baby I'm homesick
F C
And the only cure is you
[Outro]
Bb
Baby I'm homesick
F C
And the only cure is you
Bb
Baby I'm homesick
F
And the only cure is you
C
How to play Homesick
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.