Indian Summer
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Intro: D B7 Em7 A7/13- D A#dim Em7 A7/13-
D Bb9 Em7 A7/13- D Bb9 Em7
Summer, you old Indian Summer,
A7 D7M Fdim Em7 Edim
You're the tear that comes after, junetime's laughter
Em7 A7 A7/13 Bm Bm7
You see so many dreams that don't come true
G Bm5-/7 E7 A7 Bm5-/7 A7
Dreams we fashioned when summer time was new
A7/13- D Bb9 Em7
You are here to watch over
A7/13- D Bb9 Em7
Some heart that is broken
A7 D6 Fdim Em7 Edim G
By a word that somebody left unspoken
A7 D D6 D B7 Em7 A7
You're the ghost of a romance in june going astray
F#m7 B7 Em7 A7/13-
Fading too soon, that's why I say
D B7 Em7 A7/13- Fdim D D7M/9 B7 Em7 A7/13-
"Farewell to you Indian Summer"
Interlude: D Bb9 Em7 A7/13- D Bb9 Em7 A7 D7M Fdim Em7 Edim Em7 A7 A7/13
Bm Bm7 G Bm5-/7 E7 A7 Bm5-/7 A7
A7/13- D Bb9 Em7
You are here to watch over
A7/13- D Bb9 Em7
Some heart that is broken
A7 D6 Fdim Em7 Edim G
By a word that somebody left unspoken
A7 D D6 D B7 Em7 A7
You're the ghost of a romance in june going astray
F#m7 B7 Em7 A7/13-
Fading too soon, that's why I say
D B7 Em7 A7/13- Fdim D
"Farewell to you Indian Summer"
How to play Indian 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.