Take Me Home Jesus
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Intro
E
[Refrão]
E
I was born where the mountains high
A
And the snow peaks reached the sky
E
Where the smell is oh so sweet in the pines
[Verso 1]
E
I remember my sweet nanny
A
Giving me sugar buns and honey
F#m E F# E
And all the love a young man should have
[Verso 2]
E
Oh, I remember Ginny
A
When we sweet talked and never worried
E E
By the river where the waters were so clear
[Verso 3]
E
I've been in the city for a while
A
But my soul is still countrified
E E
And I can't wait to get back home again
[Verso 4]
A
In my mind I'm home in the valley
E
But my cold, aching body
E
Is lying here in this dark, cold city alley
A
Oh my Jesus please have pity
E
Take my hand and lead me out this city
E
I need you to take me home again
[Refrão]
E
I was born where the mountains high
A
And the snow peaks reached the sky
E
Where the smell is oh so sweet in the pines
[Verso 5]
E
Oh, I remember Ginny
A
When we sweet talked and never worried
E E
By the river where the waters were so clear
Outro
E E
A A
E
E A
Jesus, Jesus
E
Do not pass me by
E E
Oh my Jesus please have pity...(fade out)
How to play Take Me Home Jesus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.