Chords with lyrics
Tuning: G C E A (G C E A)
Verse 1:
F Am A
Here I am another day’s gone by, the sun’s asleep and the moon is shy
Gm C Am C
My hands are cold and my mouth is dry, and I’m wide awake
F
Though I could have saved the world today
Am A
I only tried to get some radio play
Gm C F F7 F
There’s only so much the several Jays will take
Chorus 1:
Gm C F F7 F Gm C F
So long to the experts expectations, and farewell to the A4 education
Dm A F Dm
Goodbye to the good lies, that are hiding in my room
Am C
And I’ll be coming home soon
Verse 2:
F Am A
Found myself staring at the stars, dreaming of expensive cars
Gm C Am C
And singing songs in empty bars, that I wrote for you
F Am A
So, how are things it’s been too long? I still remember how to play that song
Gm C F F7 F
I’ll often strum it, just to have something to do
Chorus 2:
Gm C F F7 F Gm C F
Let go of the long term complications, hold on to the hopeful destination
Dm A F Dm
Sit tight in the riptide that is reaching for the moon
Am Eb
And I’ll be coming home soon
Bridge:
Am Dm F Dm
When I think I’ve found it out, I’ll pretend that it’s ok to let it be
Gm Bb Dm F
They say that home is where the heart is, but my heart is lost at sea
Verse 3:
F Am A
Feeling older, but not so wise, it’s getting colder as the fire dies
Gm C Am C
I never told her of her pretty eyes, they’re crystal blue
F Am A
I pour myself a second glass of gin, give the 45’s another spin
Gm C F F7 F
And finally realise that I’m homesick without you
Chorus 3:
Gm C F F7 F Gm C F
So long to the corparate corparations, farewell to the finest situation
Dm A F Dm Am
Slow down to the Motown on a Sunday afternoon and I’ll be coming home soon
Eb Am F
I won’t be so alone soon, I’ll be coming home soon