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Somewhere U.S.A. chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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Key: E major
Verse 1
G
G

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Out on the road like a low-down Joe

Joe

And the bar where we are is so cool,
D
D

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I'd like to stay
G
G

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Misunderstood like I knew I would be

The one I care for don't mind,
D
D

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she's built that way
A
A

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I would gladly offer you my love
Interlude 1

In this hotel in Somewhere, USA
D
D

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Verse 2
G
G

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This rental car never went so far

But with each passing mile,
D
D

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one more dream has turned to clay
G
G

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Now that we've met and

your eyes are all wet

Let me fetch my guitar,
D
D

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there's a song I'd like to play
A
A

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I would gladly offer you my song

In this hotel in Somewhere,
Interlude 2

USA
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 3

G
G

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One never knows where the good times go

If you got some to spend,
D
D

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we'll do anything you say
G
G

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I'd never lie, well,

you know I've tried

Though you think it's the drink that
D
D

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has made me behave this way
A
A

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I would gladly offer you my love

In this hotel in Somewhere,
Outro 1

USA
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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Em
Em

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D
D

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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • A

  • F#m

    2
  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Somewhere U.S.A. by Gordon Lightfoot is E major.

The primary chords used in Somewhere U.S.A. are A, E, B, G#m, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, B, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Somewhere U.S.A. is approximately 105 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Somewhere U.S.A. using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Somewhere U.S.A.. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Gordon Lightfoot.

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