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Bm   D   Bm   D   Bm   A   Bm|2x
BmGod gave me travelling shoes God Dgave me the Awanderer's Bmeye
BmGod gave a few gold coins to Dhelp me to the Aother Bmside
BmLooked around and said - be cDareful how the Asmall things Bmgrow
BmGod gives me travelling shoes and I Dknew that it was Atime to Bmgo
Bm D Bm D Bm A Bm
BmHe then sent in the ship at night to Dtake me to the Ahidden Bmport
BmFound me the key at last to Dopen up the Aprison Bmdoor
BmBrought down blackbirds wings gDifted me with Abeggars Bmeyes
BmSent in the jackals to tell Dme I should Asay bBmye, bye, bye
I'm Bmhome D  BmHome D  BmHome, AHome, BmHome
And I'm Bmhome D  BmHome D  BmHome, AHome, BmHome
EBut I'm miles and miles and miles and miles and miles aBmwayD  Bm  D  Bm  A  Bm  
BmOh where can I hiBmde?D  Bm  D  Bm  A  Bm  
BmGod gave me one last chance Dgave me one Alast Bmreprieve
BmHe then gave me hunger Dgave me the Aair to Bmbreath
BmGave one suit case Dgave one Alast Bmgoodbye
BmGave me travelling shoes and withDout them I would Asurely dBmie, die, die
BmHome D  BmHome D  BmHome, AHome, BmHome
BmHome D  BmHome D  BmHome, AHome, BmHome
EMiles and miles and miles and miles and miles away
Miles and miles and miles and miles and miles aDway
Oh where do I Ago? Oh where can I hEide?
Bm D Bm D Bm A Bm
BmHome D  BmHome D  BmHome, AHome, BmHome
And I'm Bmhome D  BmHome D  BmHome, AHome, BmHome
And I'm Dmiles Bmaway DMiles Bmaway
DIm running far Bmaway
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The story behind the song

"Home" by Simple Minds carries a reflective and perhaps yearning quality, as suggested by its title. The band, known for its Scottish rock roots and the dynamic core duo of Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, often crafts songs that evoke a sense of place or journey. This particular track, appearing on a greatest hits compilation, invites the listener to consider what "home" truly means. It plays like an exploration of belonging, whether physical or emotional.

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About Home Chords by Simple Minds

Learn how to play Home by Simple Minds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Home chords”, “Home guitar chords”, or “Simple Minds Home 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 Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, D, A, E.

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