Summertime
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Intro: Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 Bm7 X2
Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6
Summertime...
Bm7 Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 Bm7
And the livin' is easy
Dm7
Fish are jumpin,
Ebdim E7+/9 E9 E7/9- Eaug
And the cotton is high
Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7/6
Your daddy's rich
Bm7 Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 D7
And your momma's good-lookin'
Cmaj7 Bm7/b5 Bb7 Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 Bm7
So hush, little baby, don't you cry
(solo over verse)
Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6
One of these mornings,
Bm7 Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 Bm7
you're gonna rise up singin'
Dm7
Spread your l wings,
Ebdim E7+/9 E9 E7/9- Eaug
And take to the sky
Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6
until that mornin'
Bm7 Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 D7
Ain't nothin' can harm you,
Cmaj7 Bm7/b5 Bb7 Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 1. Bm7 2. D7
With Mammy and Daddy standing by
Cmaj7 Bm7 E7 (rest) Am6 Bm7 Cmaj7/6 Bm7 Am7
So hush, little baby, baby don't you cry..
How to play Summertime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am6. 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.