Lodi
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Intro: C G F C
[Verso 1]
F C
Just about a year ago, I set out on the road
Am F G
Seeking my fame and fortune, a-looking for a pot of gold
C Am F C
Things got bad, and things got worse, I guess you know the tune
G F C
Oh lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again
[Verso 2]
F C
Rode in on a Greyhound and I'll be walking out if I go
G/B Am F G
I was just passing through, it must be seven months or more
C G/B Am F C
I ran out of time and money, looks like they took my friends
G F C
Oh lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again
Instrumental: C G F C
[Verso 3]
F C
The man from the magazine said I was on my way
G/B Am F G
But somewhere I lost connections, ran out of songs to play
C G/B Am F C
I came into town, a one-night stand, looks like my plans fell through
G F C
Oh lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again
Instrumental
C F C G/B Am F G
C G/B Am F D C G F C
[Verso 4]
F C
If I only had a dollar for every song I've sung
G/B Am F G
And every time I had to play, while people just sat there drunk
C G/B Am F C
You know, I'd catch the next train, right back to where I'm from
G F D
Oh lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again
C G F C
Oh lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again
Outro: C G F C
How to play Lodi
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.