On The Way Home

by Buffalo Springfield
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Lyrics

When the dream came, I (F)held my breath with my (C)eyes (F)closed.

I went in sane like a (F)smoke ring day when the (C)wind (F)blows.

Now I (F)won’t be back till lat er on if I do come back at (Dm)all.

But you (Bb)know me

and I (Gm)miss you now.

In a strange game I (F)saw my self as you (C)knew (F)me.

When the change came and you (F)had a chance to see (C)through (F)me,

though the (F)oth er side is just the same, you can tell my dream is (Dm)real.

’Cause I (Bb)love you,

can you (Gm)see me now?

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On The Way Home β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "On The Way Home" by Buffalo Springfield: 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œOn The Way Home”

What key is "On The Way Home" by Buffalo Springfield played in?
On The Way Home 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 "On The Way Home"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On The Way Home" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "On The Way Home"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On The Way Home"?
"On The Way Home" was originally performed by Buffalo Springfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "On The Way Home"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, F, G, Gm.
What other songs by Buffalo Springfield can I play here?
Try "FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH", "KIND WOMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "On The Way Home" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "On The Way Home" by Buffalo Springfield. 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 β€” 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 "On The Way Home" 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "On The Way Home" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.