Summer Sun
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D
[Verse 1]
D
When the summer sun melts candles
G D
I dig out the wick
D
Honey, we're up against something
G D
Our love alone can't fix
A
So I won't see the garden
G
Or the figs when they are ripe
A
It hurts to be leaving
G D
But I know that staying ain't right
[Verse 2]
D
It was always fun getting a little drunk
G D
On your back deck in the rain
D
And I'd cook for you like a good woman do
G D
You had no reason to be afraid
A
That my heart was hidden
G
Behind a wall that came before you
A G
It's really no one's fault
D
But I tried to warn you
A
You wanted understanding
G
Your intentions, they were pure
A
But that wasn't the problem
G D
I always knew that they were
[Verse 3]
D
When the summer sun melts candles
G D
I dig out the wick
D
In another life it's simple
G D
But I know someone is gonna get
A
All the love you have to give
G
You need a heart that's ready for ya
A G
It's really no one's fault
D
But I tried to warn you
How to play Summer Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.