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(Bb)Just a bout a year a go, hound; well, I’ll I set out out on the road,
seek ing my (Bb)fame and for tune
must and (Eb)look ing for a pot of gold.
Well, (Bb)things got bad,
and (Gm)things got worse; I (Eb)guess you they know the tune.
Oh Lord,
(F)stuck in Lo di a gain.
I (Bb)rode in from the on the Grey hound;
well, I’ll be walk ing was if I go.
I was just (Bb)pass ing through; tions;
must be (Eb)sev en for of months or more.
I (Bb)ran out of and (Gm)mon ey; stand; I (Eb)looks like my took my friends.
Oh Lord,
(F)stuck in Lo di a gain.
I
The (Bb)man in from the mag a zine hound;
well, I’ll be said I was on my way.
Some where, I (Bb)lost con nec tions;
must I (Eb)ran out for of songs to play.
I (Bb)came in to a (Gm)one night stand; I (Eb)looks like my plans fell through.
Oh Lord,
(F)stuck in Lo di a gain.
I
The
If I on ly had a dol lar
for (F)ev ’ry song I’ve sung,
ev ’ry time I (Am)had to play while (F)peo ple sat there drunk,
you (C)know I’d (C)catch the next train
(F)back to where I live.
Oh Lord,
I’m (G)stuck in Lo di a gain.
Oh Lord,
I’m (G)stuck in Lo di a gain.
Lodi — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Lodi" by Creedence Clearwater Revival in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Lodi”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Lodi"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Lodi" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
- Lodi is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lodi"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lodi" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lodi"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lodi"?
- "Lodi" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lodi"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Eb, F, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
- Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Lodi" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.


