Reasons To Come Home chords
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Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
It's a map dot
E
Just a little postcard town
E
No one ever stops
C#m B
No one ever comes around
E
Oh but here I am
E
Driving right down Main Street
E
If you don't understand
C#m B
You probably don't know nothing 'bout me
[Chorus]
A E
The things that mean the most, you see
B C#m7
Live in a little house
A E
Yeah the folks who raised a man like me
B C#m7
Are getting older now
A E
And I don't see myself coming back this way
B C#m
Once the ones I love are gone
A Am E
'Cause I've run out of reasons to come home
[Verse 2]
E
At the dairy bar
E
A mental of the fries and shake
E
But I never come this far
C#m B
'Cause it's about the people not the place
E
Sure there's a sunset you can't forget
E
That drops on top of the river
E
I won't come here when they ain't here
C#m B
I just have to remember
[Chorus]
A E
The things that mean the most, you see
B C#m7
Live in a little house
A E
Yeah the folks who raised a man like me
B C#m7
Are getting older now
A E
And I don't see myself coming back this way
B C#m
Once the ones I love are gone
A Am E
'Cause I've run out of reasons to come home
[Guitar Solo]
G# C#m A
[Bridge]
B
Yeah there's gonna be a day
A
That I'll be thinking that I miss this place
A
But I won't really miss this place
[Chorus]
A E
The things that mean the most, you see
B C#m7
Live in a little house
A E
Yeah the folks who raised a man like me
B C#m7
Are getting older now
A E
And I don't see myself coming back this way
B C#m
Once the ones I love are gone
A Am E
'Cause I've run out of reasons to come home
[Outro]
A Am E
And I've run out of reasons to come home
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How to play "Reasons To Come Home" [Chords] on guitar
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Song Overview:
- Key: F# (with capo on 2nd fret, making it sound in G major)
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Capo: 2nd fret
Chords Used:
- E major (022100)
- C#m (x46654)
- B major (x24442)
- A major (x02220)
- C#m7 (x46454)
- Am (x02210)
- G# major (466544)
Strumming Pattern:
- No official strumming pattern. A simple down-up-down-up pattern
can work well for beginners.
- Focus on a steady rhythm and try light palm muting for dynamics.
Sections Breakdown:
[Intro]
- Chord: E major
Play this chord with a steady rhythm, allowing the song to settle in.
[Verse 1]
- Chord Progression: E - E - E - C#m - B
Focus on keeping the E major clean and consistent.
Transition smoothly to C#m and B using barre chords.
[Chorus]
- Chord Progression: A - E - B - C#m7
A - E - B - C#m7
A - E - B - C#m
A - Am - E
In the chorus, maintain a flowing strum and emphasize
the transition between A and Am for added emotion.
[Verse 2]
- Same progression as Verse 1: E - E - E - C#m - B
Use similar techniques as in the first verse, focusing on clarity.
[Guitar Solo]
- Chords: G# - C#m - A
Play G# using the barre chord shape, transition to C#m and A smoothly.
[Bridge]
- Chords: B - A
Use barre chords for the B and A, and strum softly as this section builds
toward the final chorus.
[Outro]
- Chord Progression: A - Am - E
This final progression wraps up the song softly. Let each chord ring out.
Common Mistakes:
- Ensure smooth transitions between barre chords, especially B and C#m.
- Watch the tempo; it’s easy to rush the strumming pattern.
General Tips:
- Capo 2nd fret helps match the original recording key.
- Focus on barre chord technique, especially for the B and C#m chords.
- Practice the transition between A and Am in the chorus and outro,
as it adds emotional depth.
Song Facts:
- "Reasons To Come Home" was released in 2023 by Mason Ramsey.
- The song reflects on returning to a small hometown and how the meaning
of home changes with time and loss.
- It's a country song with a nostalgic, bittersweet tone.
- Mason Ramsey rose to fame as the "Walmart Yodeling Kid," and this song
reflects his growth as an artist.
- The song's lyrics are deeply personal, dealing with family, memories,
and the passage of time.
Song Meaning:
- "Reasons To Come Home" is about reflecting on the emotional ties to
one’s hometown, and how those reasons fade as loved ones are lost.
Comparisons to Previous Works:
- This song continues Mason Ramsey's journey from novelty fame to a more
mature country sound, as seen in songs like "Famous" and "Twang."
It shows a shift towards more introspective themes.
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