When I Get Home From Memphis
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Intro
G - Am - C - G
[Verso 1]
G Am C G
I saw the Mississippi, And I heard the blues on Beale
Am C G
Drove overnight to Nashville, Where that music scene's so real
Am C G
But this hotel room is lonely, Though this trip is almost through
Am C G
I'm counting down the hours, Til I come back home to you
[Refrão]
C G
When I get home from Memphis, I'm gonna wrap you in my arms
C G
Gonna hold you tight and closely, Gonna thank my lucky stars
C Em
When I get home from Memphis, I won't be blue
C D C G
When I pull up to our house, And love on you
[Verso 2]
G Am C G
I stood in The house of the king, And stood in the studio of Sun
Am C G
Got to see where all my heroes, Where they rose to number one
Am C G
But all this time that I've been wishin, That you were sitting here
Am C G
Looking forward to be close again, I've been away to long this year
[Refrão]
C G
When I get home from Memphis, I'm gonna wrap you in my arms
C G
Gonna hold you tight and closely, Gonna thank my lucky stars
C Em
When I get home from Memphis, I won't be blue
C D C G
When I pull up to our house, And love on you
[Refrão]
C G
When I get home from Memphis, I'm gonna wrap you in my arms
C G
Gonna hold you tight and closely, Gonna thank my lucky stars
C Em
When I get home from Memphis, I won't be blue
C D C G
When I pull up to our house, And love on you
How to play When I Get Home From Memphis
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.