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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Homeward Bound" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Homeward Bound”
- Why does "Homeward Bound" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Homeward Bound".
- What key is "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- Homeward Bound is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Homeward Bound"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Homeward Bound" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Homeward Bound"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Homeward Bound"?
- "Homeward Bound" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Homeward Bound"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Homeward Bound"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Homeward Bound".
- Can I see all the notes in "Homeward Bound"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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