Rode Ode
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Intro: Em7 A/E Em7 A/E
[Verso 1]
Em9 Am7
I've been on this lonely road so long
Em9 Em/D C#m7/5-
Does any body know where it goes
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7
I re member the last time
Bm7 Cmaj7 F# B7sus4 B7
The signs pointed home a month ago
[Verso 2]
Em9 Am7
Rented cars and empty motel rooms
Em9 Em/D C#m7/5-
Lead you everywhere but home
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7
Crowds of people shouting
Bm7 C
How they love the show
D
They don't know
[Refrão]
Em7 A
The endless crowds of faces
Em7 A
Just keep on wearing a smile
Em7 A Cmaj9
The countless times and places lead me back
Bm7
Please take me back
|Em7 |A |Em7 |A |
home oo oo oo
[Verso 3]
Em9 Am7
I wonder if these feelings ever change
Em9 Em/D C#m7/5-
How many times I'll lift this load
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Bm7
Come to morrow I'll be gone again
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Bm7
Roads of sorrows coming to an end for
|Em7 |A |Em9 |A
me - -ee -ee -ee
Em7 A
The endless crowds of faces
Em7 A
Just keep on wearing a smile
Em7 A Cmaj9
The countless times and places lead me back
Bm7
Please take me back
|Em7 |A |
home
flute Solo:
|Em7 A |Em7 A |Em7 A |Cmaj7 |
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|Bm7 |Em7 |A |Em7 |A
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Em9 Am7
I wonder if these feelings ever change
Em9 Em/D C#m7/5-
How many times I'll lift this load
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Bm7
Come to morrow I'll be gone again
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Bm7
Roads of sorrows coming to an end for
|Em7 |A |Em9 |A |
me - -ee -ee -ee
|Em9 |Am7 |Em9 Em/D |C#m7/5- |
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
|Cmaj7 Bm7 |Am7 Bm7 |Cmaj7 Bm7 |Am7 Bm7 |
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
|C/Bb |Bb/Ab |A ..................... |
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How to play Rode Ode
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.