Summertime Blues
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Intro: 2x E A B E
E
Well I'm gonna raise a fuss
E E A B E
And I'm gonna raise a holler
E
About workin' all summer
E E A B E
Just tryin' to earn a dollar
A
Every time I call my baby, and try to get a date
E
My boss says, "No dice son, you gotta work late"
A
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
E
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
2x E A B E
E
Well my mom and pop told me,
E E A B E
"Son you gotta make some money,
E
If you want to use the car
E
to go ridin' next Sunday"
A
Well I didn't go to work, told the boss I was sick
E
"Well you can't use the car 'cause you didn't work a lick"
A
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
E
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
2x E A B E
E
I'm gonna take two weeks,
E E A B E
gonna have a fine vacation
E
I'm gonna take my problem
E E A B E
to the United Nations
A
Well I called my congressman and he said Quote:
E
"I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote"
A
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
E
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
2x E A B E
How to play Summertime Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.