Hometown
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Intro: G Em G Em (x4)
[Verso 1]
G Em
Back in my hometown
G Em
Nothing really changed here
G Em
It's been a long time ago
G Bm
That I left here to live on my own
G Em
Well, it's a small town
G Em
Like so many others
G Em
It used to have all that I need
G Bm
When I lived here as a kid
[Refrão]
A Em
Well, I try to live a simple life
A Em
Find a quiet place to make it home
A Em
And if the world ever tells me otherwise
A Em
I'll let it go, I'm gonna linger on
Interlude:
Em
G Em G Em
G Em G Em
[Verso 2]
G Em
It's still a question
G Em
With everything I know now
G Em
How it would have turned out
G Em
Still living in my hometown
[Refrão]
A Em
Well, I try to live a simple life
A Em
Find a quiet place to make it home
A Em
And if the world ever tells me otherwise
A Em
I'll let it go, I'm gonna linger on
Interlude: Em
Solo: G Em G Em (x4)
[Refrão]
A Em
Well, I try to live a simple life
A Em
Find a quiet place to make it home
A Em
And if the world ever tells me otherwise
A Em
I'll let it go, I'm gonna linger on
Outro: Em
How to play Hometown
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.