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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Homeward Bound" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Homeward Bound"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Homeward Bound". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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