Home For The Summer
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C
We started getting close
Am
Freshman year, when all our friends were smoking cigarettes
F
And we couldn't stand that secondhand smoke
G
So we'd leave and drive around until you had to drop me off at home
C
Swear that was yesterday
Am
But in two weeks I'd be moving South
F
And you'd be moving to a town that I had never heard of
G
I wish we had more time, why did I ever wanna grow up?
F G
You said you'll see me when we're
C
Home for the summer
Am.
We won't have to work so we're gonna
F
Do whatever the hell we wanna
G
'Cause we know that one day we'll be
C
Gone from each other
C
We'd wait till after dark
Am
2 AM, we're laying on the ground, in my backyard
F
I told you I'd be waiting there the night that I get back
G
I hope you don't forget about that
When we're
C
Home for the summer
Am
We won't have to work so we're gonna
F
Do whatever the hell we wanna
G
'Cause we know that one day we'll be
C
Gone from each other
Am
We'll have lives in two different suburbs
F
We'll have families with different lovers
G
But for now, I know I'll see you when we're
C
Home for the summer
F
I know
G
You've been busy
C
That's okay
Am F
I still can't wait to be
C
Home for the summer
Am.
We won't have to work so we're gonna
F
Do whatever the hell we wanna
G
'Cause we know that one day we'll be
C
Gone from each other
Am
We'll have lives in two different suburbs
F
We'll have families with different lovers
G
But for now, I know I'll see you when we're
C
Home for the summer
How to play Home For The Summer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.