Mercury Summer
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G
Em
I hope we make it through
G
I hope the sea is just as blue as our dream
Am
We've got a long way to climb
F
Until we see what we left behind.
Em
We wake to the sound of drums
G
And we are the soldiers of our own events
Am
We are the keys to the kingdom
F
And we will never wear clothes again
Am
You get up
Move around
Every time you hear a sound
G
What do you expect to see
F
Every time you look at me?
Em
I know this is gonna be alright.
F
Mercury summer
Am
In the afternoon
G
I hope you come back soon
F
Mercury summer
Am
You just take your time
G
I hope to see you.
Em
So how can you fall asleep
G
So close to the fire that is keeping us warm?
Am
Sleeping out in the rough
F
Just let me know when you've had enough.
Am
You get up
Move around
Every time you hear a sound
G
What do you expect to see
F
Every time you look at me?
Em
I know this is gonna be alright.
F
Mercury summer
Am
In the afternoon
G
I hope you come back soon
F
Mercury summer
Am
You just take your time
G
I hope to see you. (Repeat Twice)
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh oohh
Am
Ooh ooh ooh
F
Ooh ooh oohh
F
Mercury summer
Am
In the afternoon
G
I hope you come back soon
F
Mercury summer
Am
You just take your time
G
I hope to see you. (Repeat Twice)
How to play Mercury 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 G. 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.