Summer wine
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(Am)I walked in town on silver (G)spurs that jingled to
(Am)A song that I had only sang to G just a few
(Dm)She saw my silver spurs and (Am)said let's pass some time
(Dm)And I will give to you (Am)summer wine
(Dm)Ohh-(G)oh-oh(Am)summer wine
R.: (Am)Strawberries, cherries and an (G)angel?s kissing spring
(Am)My summer wine is really (G)made from all these things
(Dm)Take off your silver spurs and (Am)help me pass the time
(Dm)And I will give to you (Am)summer wine
(Dm)Ohh-(G)oh(Am)summer wine
(Am)My eye grew heavy and my (G)lips they could not speak
(Am)I tried to get up but I (G)couldn't find my feet
(Dm)She reassured me with an (Am)unfamiliar line
(Dm)And then she gave to me (Am)more summer wine
(Dm)Ohh-(G)oh-oh(Am)summer wine
R.: (Am)Strawberries, cherries and an (G)angel?s kissing spring
(Am)My summer wine is really (G)made from all these things
(Dm)Take off your silver spurs and (Am)help me pass the time
(Dm)And I will give to you (Am)summer wine
(Dm)Mmm-(G)mm(Am)summer wine
(Am)When I woke up, the sun was (G)shining in my eyes
(Am)My silver spurs were gone, my (G)head felt twice it's size
(Dm)She took my silver spurs, (Am)a dollar and a dime
(Dm)And left me cravin? for (Am)more summer wine
(Dm)Ohh-(G)oh-oh(Am)summer wine
R.: (Am)Strawberries, cherries and an (G)angel?s kissing spring
(Am)My summer wine is really (G)made from all these things
(Dm)Take off your silver spurs and (Am)help me pass the time
(Dm)And I will give to you (Am)summer wine
(Dm)Mmm-(G)mm(Am)summer wine
How to play Summer wine
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 Am. 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.