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Boxcar Willie
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Take
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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D
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Me
G
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D

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Take me home, take me home

Oh
A
A

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Lord, I've been gone for so long
D
D

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G
G

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D

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Take me home, take me home
A
A

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Mama and daddy are waitin'
D
D

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to take me home
G
G

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D

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G
G

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When I was a little boy, if it was a rainy day
D
D

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Mama and
A
A

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Daddy would meet me after school
D
D

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Mama said you might get chilled to
G
G

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the bone walking home alone
D
D

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So

Mama and
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Daddy would wait to take me home
G
G

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It was after the war and I'd
D
D

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been gone so long

Mama and
A
A

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Daddy were waiting to meet the train
D
D

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With smiles and tears they cried,
G
G

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D
D

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Son, how you've grown

And

Mama and
A
A

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D
D

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Daddy were waiting to take me home

But fate has been unkind
G
G

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D
D

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And somewhere I went astray

And now in this lonely prison
F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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I'm down to my last day
D
D

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Or they'll strap me in that chair
G
G

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D
D

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And I'll pay for all my wrongs
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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While mama and daddy wait out
A
A

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D
D

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side to take me home
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G

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Take me home, take me home

Oh
A
A

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Lord, I've been gone for so long
D
D

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G
G

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D

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Take me home, take me home

Mama and
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A

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D
D

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Daddy are waiting to take me home

Mama and
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A

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D

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Daddy are waiting to take me home

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Asus4

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of take me home?

The original key of take me home by Boxcar Willie is E major.

What are the main chords for take me home?

The primary chords used in take me home are E, B, Bsus4, A, G#m, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play take me home?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is take me home beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, Bsus4, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of take me home?

The tempo of take me home is approximately 118 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for take me home?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for take me home?

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

Is there a tuner available for take me home?

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 Boxcar Willie.

Can I save take me home to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add take me home to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for take me home for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for take me home by Boxcar Willie on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.