Homeward Bound

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Homeward Bound" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Homeward Bound

Where are the chord symbols for "Homeward Bound" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Homeward Bound" is in C.
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.
Does "Homeward Bound" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Homeward Bound" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Homeward Bound"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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