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I Must Be Going Home chords by
Bill Staines
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
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All the

city lights,
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they burn outside our window
D
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With the fleeing of an autumn
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afternoon;

I'll she'd a tear if I look
Am
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down upon our river
D
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Feeling close and knowing I'll be going soon.
Verse 2
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I grew lonesome on the road
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Until I met you here that night
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We talked and drank some wine
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D
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And I was blinded in your light,
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But there's a lady in Montana
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And I love her, so I must be going home
Verse 3
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I should have kept on
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going when I had the mind to;
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I should have left you here so
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many times before.

Now your eyes reflect a face
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that's quite unknowing
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If this pain inside is worth the open door.
Verse 4
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But the highway's ringing clear,
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And the morning sun is low
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Blue November winds are blowing,
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I must leave before the snow
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Cause there's a lady
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in Montana
D
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And I love her,

so I must be going home.
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Verse 5


There were many times I wanted
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to forget her
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In the early morning hours here with you,

But my heart,
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it lies among the Rocky Mountains
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With a lady there who's always been so true.
Verse 6
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I could hold you here forever,
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I could try and find a way
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We could spend our time together,
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But it's morning, and I pray
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That there's a lady
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Am
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in Montana
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And I love her, so I must be going
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home.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Am

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Must Be Going Home by Bill Staines is Bb major.

The primary chords used in I Must Be Going Home are Bb, Cm, F, Dm, Gm, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Cm, F, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I Must Be Going Home is approximately 94 beats per minute.

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

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