Summertime
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Am Bb7 Am E7 Am A7
Summertime and the living is easy..
Dm F7 F#m7 B7 E7
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high.
Am Bb7 Am D7
Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good lookin',
C Am D7 E7 Am D7 Bm7 E7
So hush, little baby, now don't you cry.
Am Bb7 Am E7 Am A7
One of these mornin's you're gonna rise up singin'.
Dm F7 F#m7 B7 E7
Then you'll spread your wings and take the sky,
Am Bb7 Am D7
But till that mornin' ain't nothin' can harm you
C Am D7 E7 Am Bb7 Am Bb7 Am ...
With your daddy and mammy standin' by.
How to play Summertime
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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.