This World Is Not My Home
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[Verso 1]
C F C
This world is not my home I'm just-a-passing through
D7 G7
My pleasure and my hopes are placed beyond the blue
C F C
Many friends and kindred have gone on before
G7 C
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
[Refrão]
F C
Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
D7 G7
If heaven's not my home oh Lord what will I do
C F C
Angels beckon me to heaven's open door
G7 C
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
[Verso 2]
C F C
Over in gloryland there'll be no dying there
D7 G7
The saints all shouting victory and singing everywhere
C F C
I hear the voice of them that's gone on before
G7
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
[Refrão]
F C
Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
D7 G7
If heaven's not my home oh Lord what will I do
C F C
Angels beckon me to heaven's open door
G7 C
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
[Verso 3]
C F C
He's expecting me that's one thing I know
D7 G7
I fixed it up with Jesus a long time ago
C F C
He will take me through though I am weak and poor
G7 C
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
[Refrão]
F C
Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you
D7 G7
If heaven's not my home oh Lord what will I do
C F C
Angels beckon me to heaven's open door
G7 C
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
How to play This World Is Not My Home
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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.