Summer Child
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C G F
You see all the flowers in the weeds
C G F
You're scared of the dark when you sleep
C G F
You cover up your arms with your sleeves
Em Dm C
Even in hundred-degree heat
C G F
Your father was awfully mean
C G F
Your favorite color is green
C G F
It reminds you of the summer you turned three
Em Dm C
Runnin' through sprinklers on your street
F Em Dm
And you laugh and you dance in the wind
F Em Dm
And you sway and you hug and you kiss
F Em Dm
But there's darkness behind those eyes
F Am
Even when you smile
G C
Oh, summer child
Am G
You don't have to act like all you
Am G C
Feel is mild
Am G
You don't really love the sun
F G C
It drives you wild
G E7 Am G F
You're lyin', summer child
( G C )
F Em
Aren't you way too busy
G Dm
Taking care of everybody
A C
To take care of yourself?
G Em
When the sun goes missing
G Dm
Aren't the flowers just as pretty?
A C
Aren't the oceans just as deep?
G
The trees as green?
F
And as for me
A Am
I'll watch you weep
G A C
Oh, summer child
Am G
You don't have to act like all you
Am G C
Feel is mild
Am G
You don't really love the sun
F G C
It drives you wild
G E7 Am
You're lyin', summer child
Final G F G C
How to play Summer Child
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 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.