Homesick
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**Capo 3 for the recorded key**
Intro: D9 G A G D9 Bm G
D9 G
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
D9 G
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
C9 A
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
D/F# G A D9 D
Is how long must I wait to be with you
Chorus:
D9 G
I close my eyes and I see your face
A D D/C#
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Bm A G
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
A G D
I've never been more homesick than now
D9 G A G
D9 G
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
D9 G
The reason why, I wonder if I'll ever know
C9 A
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
D/F# G A D9 D
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
CHORUS
A G
In Christ, there are no goodbyes
A G
And in Christ, there is no end
A Bm
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
Em Asus4
To see you again, to see you again
Last Chorus:
D9 G
I close my eyes and I see your face
Bm A G
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
D/F# G
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
A G
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
D/F# G
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
A G D9
I've never been more homesick than now
D9 G A G
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Chords:
A = x02220
Asus4= x02230
Bm = x24432(bar chord) or xx4432
C9 = x3203x or x32030
D = xx0232
D9 = xx0230
D/C#= x4x232
D/F#= 200232 (hold down bottom string with thumb)
Em = 022000
G = 320003
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 D9. 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.