Summer Nights
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[Intro] (lead guitar and drums]
N.C.
[Verse 1]
A F#m
Temperature is 85
Bm E
Tryin' to close my eyes, but something's on my mind
A F#m
Thinkin' back through all the years
Bm E
Countin' all the beers, oh man it's been a ride
A F#m
All those days spent lyin' on the beach
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout how reality was so out of reach and
A F#m
Though the years are catchin' up to me
Bm D E
I light one up and smile because the
[Chorus]
A F#m
Mood is right
Bm E
thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
The Moon is bright
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
[Verse 2]
A F#m
Damn it's good to be free
Bm E
My friends surrounding me, we got the willow tree
A F#m Bm
It's just one of those days, no it's not a phase
E
It's our mentality,
A F#m
at the liquor store pickin' up supplies
Bm E
Party all night waitin' for the sunrise and
A F#m
When the world starts catchin' up to me
Bm D E
I take one back and smile because
[Chorus]
A F#m
Mood is right
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
The Moon is bright
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Wasting time
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Getting high
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
[Instrumental] (lead guitar and drums]
N.C.
[Bridge]
D E
No matter how far you go
D E
(No matter how far you go) No matter if you've lost control
D E
(No matter if you've lost control) If you're surrounded by rain and cold
D
(If you're surrounded by rain and cold)
D E
There's always somewhere you can go, and always know ... that the
[Chorus]
A F#m
Mood is right
Bm E
thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Moon is bright
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
[Chorus]
A F#m
Wasting time
Bm E
thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Getting high
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Food is right
Bm E
thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Moon is bright
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Wasting time
Bm E
thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
A F#m
Getting high
Bm E
Thinkin' 'bout those summer nights, those summer nights
How to play Summer Nights
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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.