Hometown – By Marie Ellis [C] Left my home and my friends behind For a [G7] country of red dirt and promises I got a [C] job, and I settled in just fine Got a [G7] boy who gives me lots of kisses But there’s [F] something, something [G] missing It’s a [F] feeling I’ve not had be [G] -fore In this new [F] country, that I live [G] in I [F] don’t feel that I be [G] -long CHORUS [C] I miss my [F] hometown Your [C] black river running [G] through [C] you’re in my blood, my [F] hometown [C] I am Maldon [G] mud through and [C] through [C] I’ve visited a lot of towns They’re [G7] beautiful and there’s lots to do there I’ve [C] played music and seen all the sights Made new [G7] friends that I will visit again But there’s [F] something, something [G] missing It’s a [F] feeling I’ve now had be [G] -fore In this new [F] town, that I am [G] in I [F] don’t feel that I be [G] -long CHORUS BRIDGE [G] Your hill so high and your [F] river so low A [G] walk down the prom is [F] where I go When [G] I just need some [F] time alone Oh [G] how I miss your [F]\ salty air so (1234) CHORUS