I Still Call Australia Home
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Verse 1
F A7 Dm F Fsus4
I've been to cities that never close down
F Bb Dm7/A G7 Gm7/C
from New York to Rio and old London Town
F A7/E Dm G7/B
but no matter how far or how wide I roam
F/C Gm7/C C7 F Bb Am C7
I still call Australia home
Verse 2
I'm always travelin', I love being free
And so I keep leaving the sun and the sea
But my heart lies waiting over the foam
I still call Australia home
Am Amaj7 G# Am7/G Am6/F#
All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world
Dm7 G7 C E
Away from their family and friends
Am Am/G# Am7/G
But as the world gets older and colder
Am6/F# Dm7/G Gm7 C7
It's good to know where your journey ends
Verse 3
But someday we'll all be together once more
When all of the ships come back to the shore
I realise something I've always known
I still call Australia home
Gm7/C F A7/E Dm G7/B
But no matter how far or how wide I roam
F/C Gm7/C C7 F A7/E Dm Gm7/C
I still call Australia home
How to play I Still Call Australia Home
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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.