Summer
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Intro:
Dm F6 G (2x)
Dm F6 G [Dm F6 G]
I spend my Saturday nights alone,
Dm F6 G [Dm F6 G]
Nothin' to do just sit at home,
Dm F6 G [Dm F6 G]
This town's gettin' dead, nowhere to go,
Dm F6 A7 - A7sus4 - A7
They closed the dance and I've seen - the show,
Chorus:
Dm F6 G
Summer, - it's comin' again
Dm F6 G
Summer, - with me and my friends
Dm F6 G
Summer, - the date and the beach,
Dm F6 G
Summer, - within - my reach.
Dm F6 G Dm (Strum each chord at end of chorus)
Verse II:
Summer has gone and I'm all alone,
Think I'll just go on back home,
This town's gettin' deader than before,
No place to go and I'm all - alone,
Chorus
Solo over verse chords*
Summer has gone and I'm all alone,
Think I'll just go on back home,
This town's gettin' deader than before,
No place to go and my bird has flown - yeah,
Chorus and fade.
* Last line (with the A7) is omitted for the solo.
Notes: Chords are flat-picked (arpeggiated) throughout, except as
noted. Suggested voicings (be creative!):
Dm F6 G A7 A7sus4
XX0231 XX321X XX000X X02020 X02030
Tab/Chord interpretation by Craig Carlson
email with corrections etc:
craig_carlson@wgl.com (or)
ccarlson@wgl.com
How to play 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 Dm. 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.