Homeward Bound

by Simon & Garfunkel
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I’m (C)sit tin’ in the rail way sta tion, got a (Em)tick et for my des ti na tion.

Mm.

And (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.

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.

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

tion.

Mm.

But (Dm)each town looks the same to me; the (Bb)mov ies and the fac tor ies and (C)ev ’ry stran ger’s face I see for re minds me that I long to (G7)be

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.

To

Si lent ly

(C7)for me.

Homeward Bound by Simon & Garfunkel

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Homeward Bound

What key is "Homeward Bound" in?
"Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Homeward Bound" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Homeward Bound" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Homeward Bound"?
This arrangement of "Homeward Bound" uses 10 chords: A7, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Homeward Bound" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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