LODI
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[Intro: ](G D C G)
G C G
Just about a year ago, I set out on the road,
G/F# Em Am D7
Seeking my fame and fortune, and looking for a pot of gold.
G G/F# Em C G
Things got bad, and things got worse, I guess you will know the tune.
C D G
Oh! Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again.
G C G
I rode in on the Greyhound, I'll be walking out if I go.
G/F# Em Am D7
I was just passing through, must be seven months or more.
G G/F# Em C G
I ran out of time and money, Oh! looks like they lost my friends.
C D G
Oh! Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again. (Yes I am)
(Intro)
G C G
A man from the magazine, he said: Son, you're on the way.
G/F# Em Am D7
Somewhere I lost connections, ran out of songs to play.
G G/F# Em C G
I came into town, a one night stand, looks like my plans fell through
C D G A D E E7
Oh! Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again.
A D A
Now If I only had a dollar, for every song I've sung.
A/G# F#m Bm E
And every time I've had to play while people sat there drunk.
A A/G# F#m D A
You know, I'd catch the next train back to where I live.
D E A
Oh! Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again.
D E A
Oh! Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again.
(Yes I am, yes I am) ... (A D E A) (fading)
How to play LODI
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 G. 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.