Summertime
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Intro: G Am C B7 Em Am Em B7
B7 Em B7 Em A9 Em Am Em Fm F#m Gm
Summertime, and the livin' is easy;
Am Am7+ Am7 C B7 C B7
Fish are jumpin', and the cotton is high.
Em B7 Em A9 Em Am7 Em Fm F#m
Your daddy's rich and your mama's good-lookin',
Am G Am C7M C7M/9 B7 Em Am Em B7
So hush, little baby, don't you cry.
B7 Em B7 Em A9 Em Am Em Fm F#m Gm
One of these mornin's, you're gonna rise up singin';
Am Am7+ Am7
You're gonna spread your wings
C B7 C B7
And take to the sky.
B7 Em B7 Em A9 Em Am Em Fm F#m
But 'til that mornin', ain't nothin' can harm you
Am G G/F# Em C7M C7M/9 B7 Em B7 Em7 Em6 Am7 B7 Em
With daddy and mammy standin' by.
How to play Summertime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.