Summertime Thing
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Capo 5
G Fadd9, C/G
Well the sun is burning down on the pavement
G Fadd9, C/G
Money in the bank I ain't gonna save it
G Fadd9, C/G
Jenny's coming by Hope she makes it
G Fadd9, C/G
Jenny's coming by Sure hope she makes it
G Fadd9, C/G
It's a summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
Summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
There's a party next door, sounds like it's cooking
G Fadd9, C/G
I poked my head over the wall Took a look in
G Fadd9, C/G
There was a five piece band They was really rockin'
G Fadd9, C/G
Looked like some kind of family reunion
G Fadd9, C/G
Hey - It's summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
Summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
That summer heat has got me feeling lazy
G Fadd9, C/G
The air is warm and the sky is hazy
G Fadd9, C/G
People getting down, getting crazy
G Fadd9, C/G
People getting down, getting stupid, betting crazy
G Fadd9, C/G
Hey - it's a summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
Summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
Go ask your dad for the keys to the Honda
G Fadd9, C/G
Can your sister come along, how could she not wanna
G Fadd9, C/G
Put the Beach Boys on, wanna hear Help Me Rhonda
G Fadd9, C/G
Roll down the sides we'll drive to the delta
G Fadd9, C/G
Take off our clothes and jump into the river
G Fadd9, C/G
Ain't nobody around Ain't nobody gonna see us
G Fadd9, C/G
Take off your clothes jump into the river
G Fadd9, C/G
Hey - It's a summertime thing
G Fadd9, C/G
Summertime thing
How to play Summertime Thing
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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.