The Old Home Place
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*Capo 3rd Fret (Perform in Key of Bb)
G B7 C G
It's been ten long years since I left my home
D
In the hollow where I was born
G B7 C G
Where the cool fall nights make the wood smoke rise,
D G
And a fox hunter blows his horn.
G B7 C G
I fell in love with a girl from the town
D
I thought that she would be true
G B7 C G
I ran away to Charlottesville
D G
And worked in a sawmill or two
(Chorus)
D G
What have they done to the old home place
A D
Why did they tear it down
G B7 C G
And why did I leave the plow in the field
D G
And look for a job in the town
(Mandolin Solo Chords)
G B7 C G G G D D G B7 C G G D G G G G
G B7 C G
Well the girl ran off with somebody else
D
The taverns took all my pay
G B7 C G
And here I stand where the old home stood
D G
Before they took it away
B7 C G
Now the geese fly south and the cold wind moans
D
As I stand here and hang my head
G B7 C G
I've lost my love I've lost my home
D G
And now I wish that I was dead
D G
What have they done to the old home place
A D
Why did they tear it down
G B7 C G
And why did I leave the plow in the field
D G
And look for a job in the town
(Guitar Solo Chords) (Dobro Solo Chords)
G B C G G G D D G B C G G D G G G G
D G
What have they done to the old home place
A D
Why did they tear it down
G B7 C G
And why did I leave the plow in the field
D G
And look for a job in the town.
This is my first posting so if things don't line up correctly I'll do my best
to fix it. This is a great old time feeling song which sounds great when played
with a couple guitars, a banjo, a mandolin, a dobro and a fiddle. Have fun and
any comments or suggestions would be gladly accepted!
How to play The Old Home Place
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 Bb. 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.