Intro: A C#m (2x) A C#m Basically nothin' has changed She explained A C#m We're so happy you're home again A You take the winter C#m To get back on your feet D Your bed is bein' made C#m A C#m And your father washed the sheets for you (A C#m) A So we talked a while C#m About all my woes A C#m Their smiles worse than I told you so's A C#m When she said to wash up and get to bed D I knew the freedom I had learned C#m I'd learn quickly to forget C#m (A) E And nobody understands C#m (A) E And nobody seems to care C#m A E 'Bout the compromise of a man C#m A E Comin' home after five long years C#m A E Givin' up after five long years A/D C#m Unpacked my bags in the livin' room A C#m Smell the last of a sweet perfume A C#m D Came from the girl that went with the world that I traded in today C#m Just to live a safer way C#m (A) E And nobody understands C#m (A) E And nobody seems to care C#m A E 'Bout the compromise of a man C#m A E Comin' home after five long years C#m A E Givin' up after five long years F#m She says you're always welcome here A You'll never be alone F#m Perhaps that's now my greatest fear A Bm C#m A E I'll always call this home C#m A E This home