Hometown Blues
Charlie Starr w/ Benji Shanks
Standard tuning w/ capo on 2nd
Chords used: G, D7, C, A7
This is based on the live version played at eddie's attic in January of 2016, that video is the only place
I can find this song. The D chord in the chorus transitions to a D7 on occasion. In the video of Charlie and
Benji performing it, I'm pretty sure he actually mutes the whole chord. You can see the change but he strikes
all muted strings and sings over the silence. Anyway, enjoy!
Video Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq_5M1qQHOw
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[Verse 1]
G
I wish i never come back home
G D7
it dont feel right since i been grown
G C
i cant find any of my old friends hangin round
G D7 G
wont nothing bring you down like your hometown
G
I spent some time in new orleans
G D7
i had to live on rice and beans
G C
i hitched to texas where the sun was beating down
G D7 G
wont nothing bring you down like your hometown
[Chorus]
C
home is where the heart is
G
thats what they always say
A7 D
my heart lies in broken pieces scattered along the way
[Verse 2]
G
well dont think about me when im gone
G D7
i dont mind travelling alone
G C
you are the sweetest little thing ive ever found
G D7 G
wont nothing bring you down like your hometown
[Chorus]
C
home is where the heart is
G
thats what they always say
A7 D
my heart lies in broken pieces scattered along the way
[Verse 3]
G
well dont think about me when im gone
G D7
i dont mind travelling alone
G C
you are the sweetest little thing ive ever found
G D7 G
wont nothing bring you down like your hometown
G D7 G
wont nothing bring you down like your hometown