Lonely Summer - Raleigh Ritchie

Lonely Summer

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Intro
C Bm
Don't wanna wish my life away
Em7/G C
But the sun is in my eyes today
Bm
Summer's like a big parade
G Em
Anyway
 
[Refrão] C
It's gonna be
Bm
A lonely summer for me
C
It's gonna be
Bm
A lonely summer for me
G Em C
'Cause I don't know how to be happy
 
verse 1
 
I'm awkward
Bm
I dwell on the past 'cause I hate moving forward
C
If you had a year like mine, I'd say you all would
Bm
I don't wanna spend my prime just acting tortured
G Em C
Sure is a waste of time but hey, it's all good
Bm
And I don't wanna kill your vibe 'cause I'm disordered
C
The sun is allowed to shine but I'm an orchid
 
Chemistry altered
Bm G Em
Recreates with me
 
Pre-Chorus
C
Then again, maybe I need this
 
Glittering sequins
 
Dip in the sea and
Bm
Hittin' the beaches
G
Give me a reason
Em
Why I shouldn't sleep in
 
[Refrão] C
It's gonna be
Bm
A lonely summer for me
C
It's gonna be
Bm
A lonely summer for me
G Em (mute)
'Cause I don't know how to be happy
 
verse 2
C
Fuck it
Bm
I wasn't made for dancing, getting lucky
G Em C
Love is a waste of time when it's not lovely
Bm
Sun's out, guns out, fun won't make you love me
G Em
'Cause you're bumpin' uglies
 
Pre-Chorus
C
Then again, maybe I need this
 
Glittering sequins
 
Dip in the sea and
Bm
Hittin' the beaches
G
Give me a reason
Em
Why I shouldn't sleep in
 
[Refrão] C
It's gonna be
Bm
A lonely summer for me
C
It's gonna be
Bm
A lonely summer for me
G Em C
'Cause I don't know how to be happy
 
Outro
Bm
Happy
C
Happy
G Em
Happy
C
Happy
Bm
(It's gonna, it's gonna) It's gonna be
C
(It's gonna, it's gonna) A lonely summer for me
Bm
A lonely summer for me
G Em C
'Cause I don't know how to be happy
Bm
It's gonna be
G Em C
A lonely summer for me
Bm
A lonely summer for me
G Em C
'Cause I don't know how to be happy
Bm
It's gonna be
G Em C
A lonely summer for me
Bm
A lonely summer for me
G Em
'Cause I don't know how to be happy

How to play Lonely 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.

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