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Loretta

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Chord progression with transition chords in parenthesis
 Am(G)  F(Em)  Dm  G  
[Intro]
 Am   F   Dm   G(x2)
[Verse 1]
   AmLook at the shadow on our Ftrees
Seems I'll Dmmeet an early Gdusk
  AmLoretta looked up, the grey sky Flow
Two-by-tDmwo on the Gbus
  AmWater and anger in our Fhouse
Though she sDmpoke of rainGbows
  AmReachin' the roof with soakin' Fshoes
River's Dmup, where'd she Ggo?
[Chorus]
  FYou're Gwiser    Amoh Loretta
  FYou're Gwiser and Fonly twenty-Gfive
[Interlude]
 Am   F   Dm   G(x2)
F G Am
F G F G
[Verse 2]
  AmDuring the TV floatin' Fby
Through our Dmroom and out the Gdoor
  AmLoretta, she prayed for what to Fdo
If it rDmained any Gmore
  AmShe was a wash-cloth wet with Flove
I was Dmnot; she was mGine
  AmI'm in the olive tree next Fdoor
River's Dmup to my eGyes
[Chorus]
  FYou're Gwiser,   Amoh Loretta
  FMuch wGiser, and oFnly just in GtimeAm  

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Loretta

by Iron & Wine

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Chord progression with transition chords in parenthesis

Am F Dm G

(G) (Em)

[Intro]

Am F Dm G

(x2)

[Verse 1]

Am F

Look at the shadow on our trees

Dm G

Seems I'll meet an early dusk

Am F

Loretta looked up, the grey sky low

Dm G

Two-by-two on the bus

Am F

Water and anger in our house

Dm G

Though she spoke of rainbows

Am F

Reachin' the roof with soakin' shoes

Dm G

River's up, where'd she go?

[Chorus]

F G Am

You're wiser oh Loretta

F G F G

You're wiser and only twenty-five

[Interlude]

Am F Dm G

(x2)

F G Am

F G F G

[Verse 2]

Am F

During the TV floatin' by

Dm G

Through our room and out the door

Am F

Loretta, she prayed for what to do

Dm G

If it rained any more

Am F

She was a wash-cloth wet with love

Dm G

I was not; she was mine

Am F

I'm in the olive tree next door

Dm G

River's up to my eyes

[Chorus]

F G Am

You're wiser, oh Loretta

F G F G Am

Much wiser, and only just in time

About Loretta Chords by Iron & Wine

Learn how to play Loretta by Iron & Wine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Loretta chords”, “Loretta guitar chords”, or “Iron & Wine Loretta chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Loretta chords and for experienced players who want accurate Loretta lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, F, Em, Dm.

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