Sod Buster
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[Verse 1]
G
Lightnin’ struck, the team run wild
G
Tore up a harness and a brand-new plow
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
G
Runaway team, fence tore down
G
Kicking up dust all the way to town
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
[Chorus]
C Bb G
Hard times, hard land, try to make a dime but I’ll be damned
Bb C D
Drought, heat and hail tend to get the upper hand
G
Scratch that ground, pray for rain
G
Sometimes the trouble ain’t worth the pain
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
[Instrumental]
G
G D G
G
G D G
[Verse 2]
G
Beans and taters in the shed
G
If it wasn’t for that we wouldn’t get fed
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
[Chorus]
C Bb G
Hard times, hard land, try to make a dime but I’ll be damned
Bb C D
Drought, heat and hail tend to get the upper hand
G
Wife took sick, she got the flu
G
Lord I’m doin’ all I can do
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
[Instrumental]
C Bb G
Bb C D
G
G D G
[Verse 3]
G
Four little kids down with mom
G
life’s got a way of handin out lumps
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
[Chorus]
C Bb G
Hard times, hard land, try to make a dime but I’ll be damned
Bb C G
Drought, heat and hail tend to get the upper hand
G
Scratch that ground, pray for rain
G
Sometimes the trouble ain’t worth the pain
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
G D G
It’s a hard go trying to make a dollar, sodbuster
[Outro]
G
G D G
G
G D G
sodbuster
How to play Sod Buster
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.