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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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My dearest son, it's almost

June. I hope this letter catches up
F
F

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with you and finds you well.
C
C

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It's been dry,
G
G

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but they're callin' for rain
C
C

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And everything's the same
F
F

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old same in
Am
Am

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Johnsonville
G
G

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Your stubborn old daddy
F
F

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ain't said too much
Dm
Dm

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But I'm sure you know he sends his love
Gsus4
Gsus4

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And she goes on in
G
G

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C
C

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a letter from home
F
F

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I hold it up and show my buddies like

We ain't scared and our

butts ain't muddy
C
C

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And they all laugh like there's
G
G

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something funny
Am
Am

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About the way I talk

When I say
F
F

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Mama sends her best, y 'all

I fold it up and put it in my shirt
C
C

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Pick up my gun and get back to work
G
G

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Am
Am

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And it keeps me drivin' on
Dm
Dm

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Waitin' on let ter
Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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C
C

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s from home

My dearest love, it's almost dawn

I've been lying here all night long
G
G

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F
F

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C
C

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Wondering where you might be I saw

your mama and I showed her the ring

Man on the television said something,
G
G

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F
F

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so I couldn't sleep
Am
Am

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But I'll be alright,
G
G

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F
F

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I'm just missing you
Dm
Dm

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And this is me kissing you

X's and
G
G

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O's
C
C

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And a letter from home
F
F

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I hold it up and show my buddies

like we ain't scared of night
C
C

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But this ain't muddy and they all laugh
G
G

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Cause she calls me honey
Am
Am

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but they take it hard
F
F

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Cause I don't read the good part

I fold it up and put it in my shirt
C
C

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Pick up my gun and get back to work
G
G

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Am
Am

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And it keeps me driving on
Dm
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G
G

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Waiting on
C
C

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F
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C
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Letters from home
F
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Dear son, I know I ain't written

Sitting here tonight alone
Dm
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C
C

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In the kitchen, it occurs to me
G
G

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Am
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I might not have said it, so I'll say it now
F
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G
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F
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Son, you make me proud

I hold it up and show my buddies like

We ain't scared in our boots
C
C

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Ain't muddy, but no one laughs
G
G

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Cause there ain't nothin'
Am
Am

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funny when a soldier cries
F
F

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And I just wipe my eyes

I hold it up and put it in my shirt
C
C

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Pick up my gun and get back to work
G
G

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Am
Am

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And it keeps me drivin' on
F
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G
G

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Waiting on letters from
C
C

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F
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C
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G
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Am

  • Dm

  • Gsus4

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Letters From Home by Horslips is C major.

The primary chords used in Letters From Home are C, F, G, Am, Dm, Gsus4.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Letters From Home is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Letters From Home 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 Letters From Home. 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 Horslips.

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Letters From Home by Horslips on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.