[Intro] C G How just yesterday I was a younger man D Em And tomorrow I'll be dead C G I found you in the in-between D Em And you'll live forever in my head [Verse 1] C G If you could write a book on the man that you once were D Em Would you write about drinking or would you write about her? C G If you could just go back to the places you once been D Em Would you run back to her arms or back to Lodi when? C G He made a big mess of all the songs he wrote D Em He'd sing to you come daylight and die before he woke [Chorus] C G Some song about tomorrow, today D Em How the time stays tickin' away C G Some dreamer took the wrong train in Lodi when D Em He thought he needed savin' again [Interlude] C G D Em C G D Em [Verse 2] C G If you knew every answer to every question why D Em Would you outchase the fear boy and look her in the eye? C G If you could write a book on the man that you once were D Em Would you write of the pain boy or would you write the cure? [Bridge] G D/F# Em7 C And all of this time you spent lookin' for a savior G D/F# Em7 C Back in Lodi when you was young G D/F# Em7 C Just to find out you can save yourself G D/F# Em7 C Back in Lodi when you was strong G D/F# Em7 C And all of this time you spent lookin' for a savior G D/F# Em7 C Back in Lodi when you was young G D/F# Em7 C Just to find out you can save yourself G D/F# Em7 Back in Lodi when you was strong [Chorus] C G Some song about tomorrow, today D Em7 How the time stays tickin' away C G Some dreamer took the wrong train in Lodi when D Em He thought he needed savin' again [Interlude] C G D Em C G D Em [Verse 3] C (G) If you could write a book on the man that you once were (D) (Em) Would you write about drinking or would you write about her? (C) (G) If you could just go back to the places you once been (D) (Em) Would you run back to her arms or back to Lodi when? [Outro] C G D Em
Zach Bryan – Lodi When Chords on Piano & Ukulele
Watch: Zach Bryan - Lodi When (Official Audio)
From Zach Bryan on YouTube. Play along with the chords above.
How to play Lodi When: key, chords and progression
To play Lodi When by Zach Bryan, think in E minor (one sharp: F♯). It takes 6 chords: C, G, D, Em, D/F# and Em7.
The progression the song keeps returning to is C – G – D – Em (VI – III – VII – i in E minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.
Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.
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Lodi When chords: questions
What key is Lodi When in?
Lodi When by Zach Bryan is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Lodi When?
Lodi When uses 6 chords: C, G, D, Em, D/F#, Em7.
What is the chord progression of Lodi When?
The main progression is C – G – D – Em (VI – III – VII – i).
Is Lodi When easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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