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Neil Young - On The Way Home
When playing this acoustically with the live version
use a full step down (DGCFAD) tuning.
 D6xx0777,  Dmaj7xx0675,  Em/Dxx0453,  Dxx0232
[Intro]
   D6         Dmaj7       Em/D      Dx2
[Verse]
When the Ddream came I Gheld my breath with my eyDes closed
I went insane, like a smGoke ring day when the Dwind blows
Now I Gwon't be back till lDater on If I Gdo come G/F#back aEmt allA  
But you Cknow me, Gand I misFmaj7s you now
[Break]
   D6         Dmaj7       Em/D      Dx2
[Verse]
In a Dstrange game I Gsaw myself as you Dknew me
When the change came, and Gyou had a chance to see thDrough me
Though the otGher side is Djust the same You can tGell my dG/F#ream is EmrealA  
Because I lCove you, Gcan you sFmaj7ee me now
[Break]
   D6         Dmaj7       Em/D      Dx2
[Verse]
Dthough we ruGsh ahead to Dsave our time
WGe are only G/F#what we fEmeel anAd I lovCe you, caGn you fFmaj7eel it now

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The story behind the song

Neil Young is known for his deeply personal lyrics and a signature high tenor singing voice, often blending folk, rock, and country. This song, appearing on the release "Coming Home," embodies the reflective and introspective quality often found in his work. It plays like a journey towards a familiar place, perhaps both physical and emotional.

AI-written from these sources:Neil Young — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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On The Way Home

by Neil Young

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Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

Em/D

G/F#

Fmaj7

Neil Young - On The Way Home

When playing this acoustically with the live version

use a full step down (DGCFAD) tuning.

D6 Dmaj7 Em/D D

xx0777, xx0675, xx0453, xx0232

[Intro]

D6 Dmaj7 Em/D D

[Verse]

D G D

When the dream came I held my breath with my eyes closed

G D

I went insane, like a smoke ring day when the wind blows

G D G G/F# Em A

Now I won't be back till later on If I do come back at all

C G Fmaj7

But you know me, and I miss you now

[Break]

D6 Dmaj7 Em/D D

[Verse]

D G D

In a strange game I saw myself as you knew me

G D

When the change came, and you had a chance to see through me

G D G G/F# Em A

Though the other side is just the same You can tell my dream is real

C G Fmaj7

Because I love you, can you see me now

[Break]

D6 Dmaj7 Em/D D

[Verse]

D G D

though we rush ahead to save our time

G G/F# Em A C G Fmaj7

We are only what we feel and I love you, can you feel it now

About On The Way Home Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play On The Way Home by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “On The Way Home chords”, “On The Way Home guitar chords”, or “Neil Young On The Way 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 On The Way Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate On The Way Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D6, Dmaj7, Em/D, D, G, G/F#.

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The chords for "On The Way Home" show the original chord names (including D6, Dmaj7, Em/D, D, G, G/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.