Since I Left Home
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F C
I said I'd call you by today
Am C
I promise everything's okay
Am C
I overslept ’cause you weren't here to wake me up
Am Dm
Call it fate or call it luck
C
It's a little bit wilder
Am D2
It's a little more free
Am
Discovering on my own
D2
Discovering me
C Dm Am
And nothing's clearer than it's ever been before
Dm
I'm only afraid to be alone
Am
Since I left home
F C Am
It's not exactly what it seems - Ooooo
C A2
Life alone can change your dreams - Ooooo
C Dm
I'm taking chances while I have the chance to say
Am Dm
You're what got me here today - yeah
Dm Am
Mmm - Since I left home
F C Am
I bought myself a new guitar - Mmmm
C A2
The old one's staying where you are - Mmmm
It might sound better but
C Dm
It'll never be the same
Am Dm
Like the place from where I came - yeah
C
It's a little bit wilder
Am D2
It's a little more free
Am
Discovering on my own
C G
Discovering me
C Dm Am
And nothing's clearer than it's ever been before
Dm
But I'm not afraid to be alone
D2 Am
I'm not afraid to be alone - no
G/D
I'm not afraid to be alone
Dm Am
Since I left home - yeah yeah
Dm Am
Since I left home
How to play Since I Left 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.