For The Summer
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[Intro: ]D A7 C G x2
D Am7 C G D A7 C G
Rollin' through these hills I've known I'd be coming
D Am7 C G D A7 C G
There ain't a man alive that likes to be alone
D Am7 C G D A7 C G
It's been a while since I seen my lady smile
D Am7 C G D A C G
Have I been have I been away so long
C G
I'm tired
C G
I am tired
D Am7
Can I come home for the summer
G F
I could slow down for a little while
D Am7
Get back to lovin' each other
G Am7
Leave all those long and lonesome miles behind
D Am7 C G x2
D Am7 C G D Am7 C G
Through the years I have learned some things worth the tellin'
D Am7 C G
And you'd be right in guessin' that each and every lesson they were
D Am7 C G
hard won
C G
I'm tired
C G
I am tired
D Am7
Can I come home for the summer
G F
I could slow down for a little while
D Am7
Get back to lovin' each other
G Am7
Leave all those long and lonesome miles behind
D Am7 C G x4
D Am7 D Am7
You'll follow her wherever she goes
D Am7 G F D
You love her and you just wanted to know
D Am7 D Am7
That you'll follow her, you'll find a way
D Am7 G F D
'Cause you love her and you just wanted to know
How to play For The Summer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.