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Homeless chords by
Loudon Wainwright Iii
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Key: F# major•
Verse 1
D
D

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When you were alive,
G
G

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I was never alone
A
A

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Somewhere in the world,
G
G

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D
D

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there was something called home

And as long as you lived, I would be alright
G
G

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A
A

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There were reasons to win,
G
G

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D
D

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an d incentives to fight
G
G

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A
A

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Now I'm smoking again
D
D

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I thought all that was through
Em
Em

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And I don't wanna live
G
G

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A
A

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But what else can I do
Interlude 1
D
D

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Verse 2
D
D

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G
G

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And I feel like I've faked all that I ever did
D
D

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A
A

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And I've grown a gray beard,
G
G

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D
D

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but I cry like a kid

I was seven when I sang
G
G

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you'd rosin the bow
A
A

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There in Aunt Mary's kitchen and
G
G

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D
D

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I don't guess I know

That it's why I've done
G
G

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this for all of this time
A
A

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But now I'm playing and singing,
G
G

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D
D

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G

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seems a game or a crime
A
A

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D
D

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People have called to find out if I'm fine
Verse 3
D
D

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Em
Em

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I assure them I am
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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But I'm not, it's a lie

They say in the end,
G
G

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your good friends pull you through
A
A

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But everyone knows,
G
G

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my best friend was you
Interlude 2
D
D

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Verse 4
D
D

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Hey, I've gotten some help
G
G

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I guess I was afraid
A
A

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You suppose something will happen
G
G

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D
D

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when someone is paid

But I am getting better once
G
G

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again I'll be strong
A
A

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After all, listen,
G
G

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I'm singing this song
D
D

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Verse 5

G
G

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A

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D
D

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When you were alive I was never alone
G
G

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Em
Em

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Somewhere in the world there
G
G

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A
A

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was something called home
Verse 6
A
A

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D
D

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Now I feel like I'm homeless
G
G

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but I will be alright
D
D

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A
A

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I'll get through the days
G
G

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D
D

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I'll face-down the the night

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Homeless by Loudon Wainwright III is F# major.

The primary chords used in Homeless are F#, B, C#, G#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#, B, C#, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Homeless is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Homeless using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Homeless. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Loudon Wainwright III.

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