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Intro (marimba arr. for guitar):
v v v v
-14-14-12-12-11-11-9--9--
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-15-15-13-13-11-11-9--9--
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Verse 1 [chords in brackets implied by background harmonies]:
B [Bmaj7] [B6] [B] D [Dmaj7] [D6] [D]
Sittin' in my car outside your house
(sittin' in my car outside your...
C#m7 F# F#+
'Member when you spilled Coke all over your blouse
...house)
B [Bmaj7] [B6] [B] D [Dmaj7] [D6] [D]
T-shirts, cutoffs, and a pair of thongs
(T-shirts, cutoffs, and a pair of...
C#m7 F# G#m B7
We've been havin' fun all summer long
...thongs)
Chorus:
E
All summer long you've been with me
B B7
I can't see enough of you
E
All summer long we've both been free
C#7 F#
Won't be long 'til summertime is through
(summertime is through)
F#+
Not for us, now
Verse 2:
Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills
When we rode that horse we got some thrills
Every now and then we hear our song
We've been havin' fun all summer long
[repeat chorus w/flute and sax solos replacing first three lines]
Coda:
B D
Every now and then we hear our song
C#m7 F# B C#m7
We've been having fun all summer long
B D [repeat to fade]
We've been havin' fun all summer long
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play All Summer Long
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.