The Kelly Family
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C Dm G
I remember running free as a bird
C Am
All through my childhood long years
Dm G
My memory's sweet as the song in the wind
C
Of those who took care of me
C F G
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
C G
Sometimes I wish I were you
C F G
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
C G C
Sometimes I wish I were you
Dm G
And all the sweet honey from above
C Am
Pour it all over me sweet love
Dm G
And while you're flying around my head
C
Your honey kisses keep my fed
C
Home nothing like home
F C
Nothing like a beautiful home
C
Mom, mom's arms
F C
Nothing like a baby in mama's arms
G C
O oho hoho oho hoho
Am F
But there's danger in the air
C G
Tryin' so hard to be unfair
Am F
Danger's in the air
C G
Tryin' so hard to give us a scare
F G
But we're not afraid
C
Home nothing like home
F C
Nothing like a beautiful home
C
Home by the sea
F C
Nothing like a child when running free
G C
O oho hoho oho hoho
C G F C
O oho hoho nothing like home
Outro - An Angel
F G C
Oh, I wish I were you
How to play The Kelly Family
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 C. 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.