Hard Rock Summer
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Intro
A x14 D x4
Verso 1
A
I'm a rock and roll vagabond I'm a streetwise runaway sixteen when I left home
F# Ab A D
And I don't regret a single day I'm a sucker for a loud guitar Got one tatooed on my chest
B D A B
It's hot July my mouth's dry you know I'll be screamin'
[Refrão]
E A
Hard rock summer
E A
Hard rock summer
F# B E
Rock all night gonna blow this town til morning light going round and round
F# E
Hard rock summer in the USA
Verso 2
A
Got a job it was so damn hard just workin' for the man all year long I saved my pay
F# Ab A
And I stashed it in a rusty can wind got hot and blew my head
D B D A B
Then it blew me out of town I aimed my van at the L.A. sand California screamin'
[Refrão]
E A
Hard rock summer
E A
Hard rock summer
F# B E
Rock all night gonna blow this town til morning light Going round and round
F# D
Hard rock summer in the USA
Solo
D x20 Ab X4 A X4
Outro
E
Hard rock summer
A
Hard rock summer in the US
E
Hard rock summer
A
Hard rock summer in the US
E
Hard rock summer
A
Hard rock summer in the US
E
Hard rock summer
A E
Hard rock USA
A
to fade out
How to play Hard Rock Summer
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 A. 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.