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