Do Re Mi
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D G
Lot of folks back east say leave home most every day
A D
Hitting the hard old dusty trail to the California line
Well across the desert sands they rode
G
Getting out out of the old dust bowl
A D
Think they're going to a sugar bowl here's what they find
A
For the police at the port of entry say
A7
Your number 14,000 for the day
D
Well if you ain't got the do re me boys
A
You ain't got the do re me
Well you better go back to beautiful Texas
D
Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia, Tennessee
California's a garden of eden
D7 G
It's paradise to live and see
D
But believe it or not you won't find it so hot
A D G A D
If you ain't got the do re me
D
Now if you want to buy a home or farm
G
That can't do nobody harm
A D
Take your vacation by the mountains or the sea
But you better not swap your cow for car
G
Better stay right where you are
A D
Better take this little tip from me
A
Cause I look thru the want ads every day
And the headlines on the paper always say
D
Well if you ain't got the do re me boys
A
You ain't got the do re me
Well you better go back to beautiful Texas
D
Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia, Tennessee
D
California's a garden of eden
D7 G
It's paradise for you and for me
D
But believe it or not you won't find it so hot
A D G A D
If you ain't got the do re me
From Tom Rush "Tom Rush"
Elektra Records 1965
How to play Do Re Mi
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.