Homeward Bound

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

I’m (C)sit tin’ in the rail way sta tion, got a (Em)tick et for my dest in a tion.

Mm.

(Dm)On a tour of one night stands, my (Bb)suit case and gui tar in hand and (C)ev ’ry stop is neat ly planned for a po et and a one man (G7)band.

(C)Home ward (F)bound,

I wish I (C)was,

home ward (F)bound.

(C)Home where my thought’s (C)es (Bb)cap (F)ing, (C)home where my mu (C)sic’s (Bb)play (F)ing, (C)home where my love (C)lies (Bb)wait (F)ing (G7)si lent ly (C)for me.

(C)Ev ’ry day’s an end less stream of (Em)cig a rettes and mag a zines.

(Dm)each town looks the same to me, the (Bb)mov ies the fac tor ies

strang er’s face I see re minds me that I long to (G7)be,

(C)Home ward (F)bound,

I wish I (C)was,

home ward (F)bound.

(C)Home where my thought’s (C)es (Bb)cap (F)ing, (C)home where my mu (C)sic’s (Bb)play (F)ing, (C)home where my love (C)lies (Bb)wait (F)ing (G7)si lent ly (C)for me.

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Si lent ly (C7)for me.

Homeward Bound — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 175 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Homeward Bound”

Can I sing "Homeward Bound" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Homeward Bound" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel in?
The backing track is in C at 175 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Homeward Bound" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Homeward Bound"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Homeward Bound", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Homeward Bound" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Homeward Bound"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Homeward Bound"?
"Homeward Bound" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Simon & Garfunkel are available?
Other accompaniments by Simon & Garfunkel: "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)", "Mrs. Robinson". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Homeward Bound" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Homeward Bound" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Homeward Bound" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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