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Better Be Home Soon

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[Verse]
                C                        Am            Em7    G(  Gsus)
Somewhere deep inside, something's got a hold on you
CAnd it's pushing Amme aside, see it stretch Em7on foreverG  
[Chorus]
And I know I'm CrighC7t, for the first time in my Flife
                                           G          C(  G)
That's why I tell you, you'd better be home soon
[Verse]
                 C                      Am             Em7     G(  Gsus)
Strippin back the coats, of lies and deception
CBack to nothingnesAms, like a week in the Em7desertG  
[Chorus]
And I know I'm CrighC7t, for the first time in my Flife
                                           G          C(G/B)
That's why I tell you, you'd better be home soon
[Bridge]
   BbDon't sDay no, don't say nothingG's wrong
   Bb'Cause when you get back Ahome maybe I'll be Dgone
[Instrumental]
 C-  Am-  Em-  G-  C-  Am-  Em-  F-  F-  Bb- Bb  
[Verse]
                 C                      Am             Em7     G(  Gsus)
It would cause me pain, if we were to end it
CBut I could start Amagain, you can depend Em7on itG  
[Chorus]
And I know I'm CrighC7t, for the first time in Fmy life
That's why I tGell you, you'd better be home Amsoon
D7Oh, that's why I tFell you,G  
You'd better be home, sCoon

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The story behind the song

"Better Be Home Soon" is a song that carries a deep sense of longing and anticipation for a loved one's return. It evokes the feeling of waiting and hoping, capturing the emotional weight of separation and the desire for reunion. Written by Neil Finn, this track from Crowded House's second album, Temple of Low Men, resonates with anyone who has yearned for someone to be back in their life. At its heart, it plays like a heartfelt plea for presence and connection.

AI-written from these sources:Better Be Home Soon — Wikipedia ↗Crowded House — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Better Be Home Soon

by Crowded House

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Gsus

G/B

[Verse]

C Am Em7 G Gsus

( )

Somewhere deep inside, something's got a hold on you

C Am Em7 G

And it's pushing me aside, see it stretch on forever

[Chorus]

C C7 F

And I know I'm right, for the first time in my life

G C G

( )

That's why I tell you, you'd better be home soon

[Verse]

C Am Em7 G Gsus

( )

Strippin back the coats, of lies and deception

C Am Em7 G

Back to nothingness, like a week in the desert

[Chorus]

C C7 F

And I know I'm right, for the first time in my life

G C G/B

()

That's why I tell you, you'd better be home soon

[Bridge]

Bb D G

Don't say no, don't say nothing's wrong

Bb A D

'Cause when you get back home maybe I'll be gone

[Instrumental]

C Am Em G C Am Em F F Bb Bb

- - - - - - - - - -

[Verse]

C Am Em7 G Gsus

( )

It would cause me pain, if we were to end it

C Am Em7 G

But I could start again, you can depend on it

[Chorus]

C C7 F

And I know I'm right, for the first time in my life

G Am

That's why I tell you, you'd better be home soon

D7 F G

Oh, that's why I tell you,

You'd better be home, soon

About Better Be Home Soon Chords by Crowded House

Learn how to play Better Be Home Soon by Crowded House with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Better Be Home Soon chords”, “Better Be Home Soon guitar chords”, or “Crowded House Better Be Home Soon chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Better Be Home Soon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Better Be Home Soon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Em7, G, Gsus, C7.

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The chords for "Better Be Home Soon" show the original chord names (including C, Am, Em7, G, Gsus, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.