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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Homeward Bound Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Homeward Bound Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Homeward Bound Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Homeward Bound Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Homeward Bound Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Homeward Bound Chords – Harmonica
Simon & Garfunkel’s wistful folk classic about the longing of a traveling musician. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Fingerpicking (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick this one if you can. The gentle, rolling arpeggios capture the feeling of a lonely traveler waiting for a train home.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
Chorus
F – G – C
F – G
C – Am
G – F
G – C – C
Verse 2
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
Chorus
F – G – C
F – G
C – Am
G – F
G – C – C
Verse 3
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
Chorus
F – G – C
F – G
C – Am
G – F
G – C – C
G – C
Practice tip: The C-Am-F-G pattern is one of the most common in folk music. Try fingerpicking each chord with a consistent pattern for an authentic Simon & Garfunkel sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Homeward Bound"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Homeward Bound" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Homeward Bound" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Homeward Bound"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1966.