Houston
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[Intro]; this isn’t quite right but sounds ok to me
Hold a Dmaj9 chord with index finger and keep pulling off
The D note with your ring finger, let it sound a bit and hit the A note,
do this repeatedly, listen to original song for the rythym.
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D G D G D F#m
Home is where I'm going No matter how long it takes And I've been
Bm G Asus A
living high 'n' free, love It's time for me to try another way
D G D G D
I think I'll send her a postcard So she can meet my plane
F#m Bm G Asus A
well I don't know what I'll say to her I've caused her so much pain
G D Riff
Houston I'm a coming to see you
G D Riff C
Hoston has it really been that long I know I've been away
G play intro
But I'm just calling to tell you I'm leaving today
D G D G D
sitting here in San Francisco Lord I'm trying to get more pay
F#m Bm
you know it's good to hear your voice again
G Asus A D G D
you say the words I like to hear you say, now I'm trying to read your letter
G D F#m Bm
It's been almost a year it did me good to get away from you
G C Asus A G D riff
now I'm wishing you were here Houston I'm a coming to see you
G D riff C
Houston has it really been that long I know I've been away
G D intro
but I'm just calling to tell you I'm leaving today
G D riff G D riff
Houston I'm a coming to see you Houston has it really been that long
G D riff
Houston Houston Houston ( yeah I'm coming to see you )
G D riff
Houston has it really been that long
G D riff
Houston Houston Houston ( yeah I'm coming to see you ) fade
flyinglibra51
God Bless Glen Travis Campbell
How to play Houston
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 Dmaj9. 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.