Homesick
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[Intro: ]F Bb
F Bb
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
F Bb
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
Eb C
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
F Bb C F
Is how long must I wait to be with you
F Bb
I close my eyes and I see your face
C Dm
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Bb C F
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
C Bb F
I've never been more homesick than now
F Bb
F Bb
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
F Bb
The reason why, I wonder if I'll ever know
Eb C
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
F Bb C F
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
F Bb
I close my eyes and I see your face
C Dm
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Bb C F
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
C Bb F
I've never been more homesick than now
F Bb
In Christ, there are no goodbyes
F Bb
And in Christ, there is no end
Eb C
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
F Bb C F
To see you again, to see you again
Last Chorus:
C Bb
I close my eyes and I see your face
C Bb
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
C Bb
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
C Bb
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
C Bb
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
G C F
I've never been more homesick than now
How to play Homesick
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.