Dodge Veg-O-Matic

Studio CD: Rock 'n' Roll With The Modern Lovers, Rock 'n' Roll With The Modern Lovers +1
Compilation: Mega 20 Track Album, The Beserkely Years, 23 Great Recordings, Radio On, Roadrunner Roadrunner
Other: Acoustic Cafe Show 118, Home of the Hits
Radio Bootleg: Live In Sweden 1978
Live Bootleg: Town Hall 1976, The Boarding House, Mississippi Nights, Jonathan Swifts, Reed College
Rock 'n' Roll With The Modern Lovers

Chords

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Song title:       Dodge Veg O'Matic
Original Album:	  Rock 'n' Roll With The Modern Lovers

Words and Music by Jonathan Richman
Copyright 1976 Sanctuary Records Limited
Published by Modern Love Records

Transcribed by Gavin Chart (contactus@gartfretsnet)


VERSE:
NC
  I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
          A
It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking-lot
                D
Well, I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
         A
Well, it doesn't go nowhere, it just stays all alone
            E       D
You know, I like it
                                A   E
You know, I like it a whole lot


CHORUS:
                A
Well, that's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking-lot
   D
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot
            E       D 
You know, I like it
                                 A   E
You know, I like to watch it rot


VERSE:
I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car you'd best not buy
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

The brakes'll fall off and you will sigh
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

I'm gonna  tell you 'bout a car that you won't like
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

You had  best stay home, sir, better take your bike
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

I like it I like it a  lot


[repeat CHORUS]

[Guitar SOLO over VERSE chords]


VERSE:
Well, I'll meet you at seven in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

We can all just stand by my car, you know, and watch it rot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

Well, I'll see you about seven, sir, don't be late
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

We'll stand there and watch my car vegetate
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

You know, I like it 
You know, I like it a lot


VERSE:
Well, go ahead and buy it, don't listen to me, go ahead and do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

You'll have it home five minutes and you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

See, the brakes are made of glass and tires are made of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

You'll want to take it back find out that all sales are final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking-lot)

You know, I like it, though 
I like this car a lot


[repeat CHORUS]



CHORDS:
A     577655
D     557775
E     779997 or 022100

Chordpro

[A] I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
Well, [D] I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
Well it [A] doesn't go nowhere, it just stays all alone
You know, [E] I like it [D]
You know, I like it a whole [E] lot

[A] Well, that's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
You know, [E] I like it [D]
You know, I like to watch it [E] rot

[A] I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car you'd best not buy
The brakes'll fall off and you will sigh
I'm gonna [D] tell you 'bout a car that you won't like
You had [A] best stay home, sir, better take your bike
I like it [E][D] I like it a [E] lot

[A] Because it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
[D] My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
You know, [E] I like it [D] , though, yes, I like it a [E] lot

[A] Well, I'll meet you at seven in the parking lot
We can all just stand by my car, you know, and watch it rot
Well, I'll [D] see you about seven, sir, don't be late
We'll [A] stand there and watch my car vegetate
You know, [E] I like it [D]
You know, I like it a [E] lot

[A] Well, go ahead and buy it, don't listen to me, go ahead and do it
You'll have it home five minutes and you'll know you blew it
See, the [D] brakes are made of glass and tires are made of vinyl
You'll want to [A] take it back find out that all sales are final
You know, [E] I like it, though [D]
I like this car a [E] lot

[A] My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
[D] It's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
Well, you know, [E] I like it [D]
I like it a [A] lot

Lyrics

I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
Well, I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
Well it doesn't go nowhere, it just stays all alone
You know, I like it
You know, I like it a whole lot

Well, that's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know, I like to watch it rot

[I don't know why]

I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car you'd best not buy
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
The brakes'll fall off and you will sigh
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car that you won't like
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You had best stay home, sir, better take your bike
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I like it
I like it a lot

Because it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it, though, yes, I like it a lot

Tell 'em

Well, I'll meet you at seven in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
We can all just stand by my car, you know, and watch it rot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well, I'll see you now at seven, sir, don't be late
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
We'll stand there and watch my car vegetate
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know, I like it a lot

[Let's do another verse]

Well, go ahead and buy it, don't listen to me, go ahead and do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll have it home five minutes and you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
See, the brakes are made of glass and tires are made of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll want to take it back find out that all sales are final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it, though
I like this car a lot

My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
It's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well, you know, I like it
I like it a lot

Notes

The Beserkely Years

Lyrics

[What the hell is this, what are you talking about?
Speak English, I didn't come from Baltimore
How the hell am I supposed to understand that?
What's that out in the parking lot Jonathan?
Oh, now I get it
These other Modern Lovers - you see that piece of junk out in the parking lot?
These other Modern lovers are too smart for me
Ok, they understand
Don't you call that a piece of junk
Don't you call that a piece of junk, that's a nice car ???
I thought you were from Boston ??? drive a car like that
We're the worst drivers in the country, didn't you read the statistics?
Yeah?
Yeah, that's why they do the special Dodge veg-o-matic Boston model because it doesn't go anywhere see
The thing's a wreck
Well but that's, but I like it, you see it's sentimental,
You know, well it is, it's sedimentary too,
You know that car's been there for 3000 years and it hasn't moved an inch?
??? Sentimental, right
It's sentimental - it's heavy metal - you're right and it's made in Montichello you know,
It's very important that you understand how these cars work

Here comes the dump truck to tow it away
Dump truck dump truck, spare that car
Don't you know how fine it are?
If you were a dodge veg-o-matic you'd remain static
So I don't see why you think you are so great
Cause I got this dodge veg-o-matic,
And sir if you want to know the truth,
My pleasure is in watchin it vegetate
For if I were a dodge veg-o-matic,
I'd be kind to you,
Why not be kind to the dodge veg-o-matic too
In fact I'll meet you at 7 there,
Don't be late, we'll sit there and watch my great car vegetate
And you'll enjoy it too
And you won't want to take it away in your dump truck anymore

We're gonna do this in A
Give me an A maestro, well, well]

Notes

Live In Sweden 1978

Chordpro

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[E][D][G][E]

Lyrics

I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
And it doesn't go anywhere, cause it just stays all alone
You know, I like it
You know, I like it a whole lot

Well, it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know, I like it a lot

I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car that really stinks
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
They had to condem a whole ice skating rink
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car that really smells
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
It's been rotten for 30 years and it doesn't look so well
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
So I like it
Cause it's fun to watch it rot

And it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it,
You know I like it a whole lot

Well, now go ahead and buy one, go ahead and do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll have it home about 5 minutes and then you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You see the seats are made of glass and the tires are made of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll want to go and take it back, and find out all sales are final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know, I like it a lot

Well it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know I like it a lot

Town Hall 1976

Lyrics

[Who asked for Dodge Veg o Matic out there? Someone knows Dodge veg o matic, they get, that's good, good that's 2 or 3]

I'm gonna tell you 'bout this car that I just bought
It's the Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that you don't know
???
But, I like it
You know, I like it a whole lot

What is that?

Well it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
So far I like it a whole lot

I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car that you won't want
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Because the ??? in it they sting and the ghosts in it they haunt
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car that you don't need
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
The light doesn't even work ???
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But I like it
You know I like it a whole lot

???

Well it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it,
You know I like it a whole lot

Tell them leroy

Well, I'll meet you at seven in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
We're gonna sit by my car, and watch it rot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well, I'll see you there sharp now don't be late
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Now We'll sit there and watch my car vegetate
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well, I like it
You know, I like it a whole lot

Well, go ahead and buy it, go ahead and do it Don't listen to me
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll have it home five minutes and you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll See, the seats are made of glass and tires are made of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll be trying to take it back find out all sales are final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know I like it a whole lot

Well it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it,
I like it a whole lot

The Boarding House

Lyrics

[[Jonathan talking softly with the crowd, something about cars and the next song]]

We're gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
Now It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
It just doesn't go nowhere, it just kind of stays all alone
But I like it
You know, I like it a whole lot

It must be my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it
You know, I like it a whole lot

I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car you'd best not buy
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Because the tires will fall off and you will sigh
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car that you don't need
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Cause the lights don't work ???
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But I like it
You know I like it a whole lot

It must be that Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it,
You know I like it a whole lot

Leory let's go

I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car you'd best not own
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
So ???
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I'm gonna tell you 'bout a car you'd best not like
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Cause you'll soon be at home, you'll soon take your bike
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it,
You know I like it a whole lot

Bring it down

Well, go ahead and buy it, go ahead and do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll have it home by five minutes and you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
The tires don't work and the seats are made of ???
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll want to take it back find out that all sales are final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But me somehow, I like it
You know I like it a lot

???

My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
It's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You know, I like it,
You know I like it a whole lot

Mississippi Nights

Lyrics

[We'll do this but you gotta help me sing along because a]

Well, I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
[Oh yeah, your part is]
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
[Ok, so I'll do my part and then you do yours]

I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking
It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic it's there in the parking lot
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
Well, I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
Well it doesn't go very far, it more or less just stays all alone
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
But, I like it
You know, I like it a lot

Cause it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot[your turn]
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot) [my turn]
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well, I like it
Sometimes I just sit there, I like to watch it rot

Well buddy,
Meet you at seven in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
We can take a seat by my car, you know, and watch it rot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I said now at seven sharp, don't be late
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well we can examine my car vegetate
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
And, I like it
Well, I like it a lot

Cause it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
And I like it
Well I like it a whole lot

Well don't listen to me, go ahead, buy one Go ahead, do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll have it home five minutes and you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll find that the seats are made of glass and that the tires are made out of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll want to take go it back but discover that all the sales are final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But, I like it
I like it lot

Cause it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
And I like it
Well I like it a lot

Jonathan Swifts

Lyrics

It's time
To tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
[I must tell you your part, ???, that means you go]
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
[See so when I go]
I got to tell you about this car that I just bought
[You go]
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
It's that Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
[??? Turn]
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well, I'm gonna tell you 'bout this car that I now own
[Sing]
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
In fact it doesn't go very far, it more or less stays all alone
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But I like it
Well, I like it a lot

Cause it's my [my turn first]
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's right there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well I like it
You know,
Well I like it a lot

Well buddy
I'll meet you at seven in the parking lot
[Your turn]
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll like it, we can sit by my car, you know, and watch it rot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well now, I'll see you at about seven o'clock, sir, don't be late
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well we'll sit there and watch my car vegetate
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
And I like it
Well, I like this car a lot

Cause it's my
Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well I like it
You know,
Well I like it so far a lot

Ok, all right
Don't listen to me
Go ahead and buy one
Go ahead and do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll have it all of five minutes and you'll know you blew it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll find the seats are made of glass
And the tires are made out of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll be inspired to take it back
And discover that all sales were final
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But I like it
Well I like it a lot

Cause it's my
Dodge Veg-O-Matic it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's right there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
Well I like it
Well I like it a lot

Reed College

Lyrics

[??? Mic, can we have a little more of the,
Ok Curly would like to hear a little more of the pick up not the mic on his thing, all righty,
And can you play you know that reverb that little uh that little reverb on the sax put some of that reverb on the sax that uh special and more bass on the sax and a little louder ok, it's a little tinny
Can we hear Dodge veg o matic? sure
We'll do these things
Oh I always do
Oh I never feel bullied, that's no problem
If I don't want to do something, you won't hear it K,
And Kevin could I have a hair more on my vocal,
Just make it a little like some of that special reverb
Just a hair of that on my voice even
Even though there's a reverb effect

How ya doing? Pretty good?
We just made an album, me and the gang,
Like a we're gonna hopefully the whole band will be able to all go on the road the end of September
Yeah sure with the Rockin Robbins
Sure, ok let me try this out
That's enough we're good,
I think we're good all round you don't want to overdo that saxophone
Specially till you learn how to play that thing ok,]

[Well, I'm gonna, let's do this in G]

I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I just bought
That Dodge Veg-O-Matic it's there in the parking lot
I'm gonna tell you 'bout the car that I now own
Well it doesn't go nowhere, it more or less stays all alone
Well, I like it
Well I like this car a lot

Cause it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, it's there in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
But me, I like it
Well I like it a lot

Ok

Well, I'll meet you at seven in the parking lot
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
We'll sit by my car, you know, and watch it rot yeah
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
I like it
Well, I like it a lot

???

Cause it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
Well, I like it, well, I like this car a lot

Well now, go ahead and buy one, go ahead and do it
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic it's there in the parking lot)
You'll have it home five minutes and you'll know you blew it
Well (Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll see the seats are made of glass and then the tires are made of vinyl
(Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot)
You'll be inclined to take it back find all sales were final
Well (Dodge Veg-O-Matic)
Yeah well but I like it
Well, I like this car a lot

Because it's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the
My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot
Well, I like it, well, I like this car a lot

Notes

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