Hometown Girl
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[Intro ]
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Bb G C F C F C F C F
verse 1
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C F
I wanna tell you but I can't spit it out
C F
T-t-t-tripping on my tongue and my mouth is stiff
G F G
Feels like I'm hanging off the edge of a cliff
C F
And my eyes can't pick a pocket where they're happy to stick
C F
I'm running from the point but I'm missing a trick with you
G F G
My line is up but girl I'm missing my cue
[Refrão] F C F C
But can't you give me a fix so I'm craving confidence
F C F C
Well I reek of sweat and teenage innocence
F C Bb A7
Well I want you so but I know you'll never know
F G C F
Cos I'm too shy said I'm too shy for the hometown girl
C F C F C F C F
verse 2
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C F
I wanna tell you but I'm sick with the fright
C F
S-s-s-slipping up I'm caught in the light of lust
G F G
I get the feeling that you ain't too fussed
C F
My head feels heavy as the regret sinks in
C F
I shouldn't be afraid to take it on the chin
F G F G
But I duck I miss the jab but I'm hit with the hook
[Refrão] F C F C
But can't you give me a fix so I'm craving confidence
F C F C
Well I reek of sweat and teenage innocence
F C Bb A7
Well I want you so but I know you'll never know
F G C F
Cos I'm too shy said I'm too shy for the hometown girl
inst
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C /D /D# /E F C F C F C F C
[Refrão] F C F C
But can't you give me a fix so I'm craving confidence
F C F C
Well I reek of sweat and teenage innocence
F C Bb A7
Well I want you so but I know you'll never know
F G
Cos I'm too shy said I'm too shy
[Refrão]
F C F C
But can't you give me a fix so I'm craving confidence
F C F C
Well I reek of sweat and teenage innocence
F C Bb A7
Well I want you so but I know you'll never know
F G C F
Cos I'm too shy said I'm too shy for the hometown girl
End
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C F C F C F C
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I hope I've done it justice!
Kevin O'Brien
Watford
England
July 2013
watfordkev@gmail.com
How to play Hometown Girl
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 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.