When I Get Home
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Capo 3
Intro: G C/G G
G G7
I know when I leave
C A
You think I don't miss you
C A D
That you never cross my mind
G G7
Well, let's get one thing straight
C A
Girl, when you're not with me
C D G D
I miss you all the time
G G7
Take a good look at the floor
C A7
'Cause all you'll be seeing'
C D G
Is the ceilin' when I get home
G G7
I hope our ol' house
C A
has a strong foundation
C A D
With the hell we'll be raisin' tonight
G G7 C A
A glass of Chardonnay and some sweet conversation
C D G D
Will get that ol' mood just right
G G7
Take a good look at the floor
C A7
'Cause all you'll be seeing'
C D G G7
Is the ceilin' when I get home
C
In the livin' room, in the bedroom
A
Down the hallway through the kitchen, baby
A7
Girl I got a scratch
C D
You know that need itching'
G G7
Take a good look at the floor
C A7
'Cause all you'll be seeing'
C D G
Is the ceilin' when I get home
C
In the livin' room, in the bedroom
A
Down the hallway through the kitchen, baby
A7
Girl I got a scratch
C D
You know that need itching'
G G7
So take a good look at the floor
C A7
'Cause all you'll be seeing'
C D G
Is the ceilin' when I get home
G G7
Take a hard look at the floor
C A7
'Cause all you'll be seeing'
C D G
Is the ceilin' when I get home
How to play When I Get Home
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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.