Summer Of My Dreams
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Capo 2
Intro: C G F G C G C
N.C. C F
In the shade of this old tree
G F C
In the summer of my dreams
~ Am D G
By the tall grass, by the wild rose
F C Dm7 G
Where the trees dance as the wind blows
C F ~ Dm7
As the days go, oh, so slowly
G Gadd9 C
As the sun shines, oh, so holy
G7 C F Csus4-F
On the good and gracious green
C G C
In the summer of my dreams
F
By the banks of this old stream
G F C
In the summer of my dreams
~ Am D G
By the deep pool where the fish wait
F C Dm7 G
For the old fool with the wrong bait
C F ~ Dm7
There's a field of purple clover
G Gadd9 C
There's a small cloud passing over
G7 C F Csus4-F
And then the rain comes washing clean
C G C
On the summer of my dreams
Bridge:
E7 Am
See the raindrops on the grass now
E7 Am
Just like diamonds lying there
Am7 D7 G
By the old road where I pass now
D7 G D G
There's a twilight in the air
C F ~ Dm7
And as the sun sets down before me
G Gadd9 C
I see my true love waiting for me
G7 C F Csus4-F
Standing by the back porch screen
C G C
In the summer of my dreams
F
In the shade of this old tree
G F C
In the summer of my dreams
~ Am D G
By the tall grass, by the wild rose
F C Dm7 G
Where the trees dance as the beans grow
C F ~ Dm7
As the days go, oh, so slowly
G Gadd9 C
As the sun shines, oh, so holy
G7 C F Csus4-F
On the good and gracious green
C G C
On the summer of my dreams
OUTRO: C F G C G C F C ~ G C
How to play Summer Of My Dreams
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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.