Homesick Lullaby
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[Verso 1]
C
Nothing 'round here seems familiar
F G
I wish I could be home again
C
All I have left are the memories
F G
And those always come to an end
C7M Bb7M
But my bed isn't far behind
F D7(4) D7
It's right where I left it last
C B A
If I had one wish I would book me a ticket
F G C7M
On a plane to take me back
C7M Dm7 C7M
Homesick lullaby
( G G7(4) G )
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
You always know how to make me cry
C7M F
Till I'm back where I belong
C7M G
I'll be singing this same old song
C7M F G C7M
My homesick lullaby
[Verso 2]
C
Thinking about all the good times
F G
But the memories seem so far away
C
I gotta get out of this madness
F G
To my home paradise hideaway
C7M Bb7M
But my bed isn't far behind
F D7(4) D7
It's right where I left it last
C B A
If I close my eyes and I dream how it looks
F G C7M
At least my mind can go back
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
Homesick lullaby
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
You always know how to make me cry
C7M F
Till I'm back where I belong
C7M G
I'll be singing this same old song
C7M F G C7M
My homesick lullaby
A B C
I wish that I could explain it
F G
The feeling that comes with home
C7M Dm7 C7M
You know what it is once you left it
G
Now I'm dreaming that I can go
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
Homesick lullaby
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
You always know how to make me cry, cry, cry
C7M F
Till I'm back where I belong
C7M G
I'll be singing this same old song
C7M F G C7M
My homesick lullaby
Final
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
Ooh ooh ooh
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
Ooh oh-oh-oh ooh ooh ooh
C7M Dm7 C7M G G7(4) G
Ooh oh-oh-oh ooh ooh ooh ooh
How to play Homesick Lullaby
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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.