Now playing

Homeward Bound

Chords

4.67 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

C#minor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Last song off "Changing Horses." There's a simple bass walkdown in the verses 
between the A and E chords (A,G#,F#,E).
[Intro]
E       B
[Verse 1]
He's wEaiting at the G#station
He's not tC#making aBny tArain
He's a kid from ColEorado
CAounting the rEaindrops Bin the dErain
He's sEleeping in the G#tunnel
He's not C#medging fBor the Avent
He's a lonesome river sEwimmer
wAondering wEhere the rBiver wEent
[Chorus]
WEho's gonna carry him down
WAho's gonna carry him dEown
One mAore turn around and he'll Ebe homeward bound
Who's gonna carry him cBarry him dEown
[Verse 2]
There's a lEandlord on the beG#nches
There's a pC#mosse oBn the Atrain
There's an angel up in hEeaven
WAho forgEot somebBody's naEme
[Chorus]
WEho's gonna carry him down
WAho's gonna carry him dEown
One Amore turn around and he'll Ebe homeward bound
WEho's gonna carry him cBarry him dEown
[Instrumental]
E     G#
C#m B A
A   E A
E B E
[Chorus]
WEho's gonna carry him down
WAho's gonna carry him, Ecarry him down
One Amore turn around and he'll Ebe homeward bound
WEho's gonna carry him cBarry him dEown
WEho's gonna carry him down
WAho's gonna carry him dEown
One Amore turn around and he'll Ebe homeward bound
WEho's gonna carry him cBarry him dE7ownE  

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Homeward Bound

by Ben Kweller

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Last song off "Changing Horses." There's a simple bass walkdown in the verses

between the A and E chords (A,G#,F#,E).

[Intro]

E B

[Verse 1]

E G#

He's waiting at the station

C#m B A

He's not taking any train

He's a kid from Colorado

A E B E

Counting the raindrops in the drain

E G#

He's sleeping in the tunnel

C#m B A

He's not edging for the vent

He's a lonesome river swimmer

A E B E

wondering where the river went

[Chorus]

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

One more turn around and he'll be homeward bound

B E

Who's gonna carry him carry him down

[Verse 2]

E G#

There's a landlord on the benches

C#m B A

There's a posse on the train

There's an angel up in heaven

A E B E

Who forgot somebody's name

[Chorus]

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

One more turn around and he'll be homeward bound

E B E

Who's gonna carry him carry him down

[Instrumental]

E G#

C#m B A

A E A

E B E

[Chorus]

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

Who's gonna carry him, carry him down

A E

One more turn around and he'll be homeward bound

E B E

Who's gonna carry him carry him down

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

Who's gonna carry him down

A E

One more turn around and he'll be homeward bound

E B E7 E

Who's gonna carry him carry him down

About Homeward Bound Chords by Ben Kweller

Learn how to play Homeward Bound by Ben Kweller with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Homeward Bound chords”, “Homeward Bound guitar chords”, or “Ben Kweller Homeward Bound 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 Homeward Bound chords and for experienced players who want accurate Homeward Bound lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, G, F, B, G#.

FAQ — Homeward Bound by Ben Kweller

How do I play "Homeward Bound" by Ben Kweller on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Homeward Bound" by Ben Kweller on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Homeward Bound" by Ben Kweller free?

Yes. The chords for "Homeward Bound" by Ben Kweller are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Homeward Bound" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Homeward Bound" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Homeward Bound"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Homeward Bound" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Homeward Bound" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Homeward Bound" by Ben Kweller with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ben Kweller below.

What key is "Homeward Bound" in?

The chords for "Homeward Bound" show the original chord names (including A, E, G, F, B, G#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.