John Prine - My Darlin Hometown

capo 3rd john prine my darling hometown
intro : john plays a but i think A7 works well to
D Em A7 D x2

D Em
far away over the sea
A7 D
there’s a river that’s calling to me
D Em
that river she runs all around
A7 D
the place that i call my hometown

D Em
there’s a valley on the side of the hill
A7 D
and flowers on an old windowsill
D Em
a familiar old picture it seems
A7 D
and i’ll go there tonight in my dreams

G
where it’s green in the summer
D
and gold in the fall
E
her eyes are as blue
A7 hold for 2 bars
as the sky i recall

D Em
far away over the sea
A7 D
there’s a place at the table for me
D Em
where laughter and music abound
A7 D
just waiting there in my hometown

G
the river she freezes
D
when there’s snow on the ground
E
and the children can slide
A7 hold for 2 bars
to the far side of town

( repeat intro )

D Em
far away far away me
A7 D
hung up on a sweet memory
D Em
i’m lost and i wish i were found
A7 D
in the arms of my darlin’ hometown

G
with the evening sun sittin’
D
on the top of the hill
E
and the mockingbird answering
A7 hold for 2 bars
the old chapel bell

D Em
far away over the sea
A7 D
my heart is longing to be
D Em
and i wish i could lay myself down
A7 D
in the arms of my darlin’ hometown

D Em A7 D