Summer Time In The City
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verse 1:
Bb F
Summer summer time in my city
B
people living easy
Eb-D-Cadd9
versing like did he after did he
Bb F
like did she, did he, I think that he did
B Eb-D-Cadd9
wake up in the morning like when I was a kid
Bb F
playing ball in the park, singing songs from my heart
B Eb-D-Cadd9
soaking up the sun, until it gets dark
Bb F
what you say to thank the creator for all that we have
Dm
love somebody, hug somebody, tell them why you're glad
[Refrão] Gm Cm
because there's summer summer time in the city
F Bb
summer summer time in the city, city
Gm Cm
summer summer time in the city
F Bb
the city we call home
verse 2:
Bb F
the sun in the sky swelters hot and is always shining
B Eb-D-Cadd9
people passing by always smiling when we riding
Bb F B Eb-D-Cadd9
low, so get low
Bb F
cooling out cooling out on a hot summer day
B Eb-D-Cadd9
chillin out chillin out Im glad you're walkin my way
Bb F
you got a kick to your step, a smile that you rep
B Dm
a joy all your own while we're drivin out west
Chorus (2x)
verse 3:
Bb F
All of the people in the city feelin the heat wave
B Eb-D-Cadd9
Think we outta jump in the water till the sun goes
Bb F B Eb-D-Cadd9
low, so lets go
Bb F
coolin out coolin out on a hot summer day
B Eb-D-Cadd9
bobbin out bobbin out drinking lemonade
Bb F
summertime in the city still got bills to pay
B Dm
but Ill just kick on back like it's saturday
Chorus (2x)
Interlude: Gm C Eb Bb (2x)
Chorus till end
How to play Summer Time In The City
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.