The Things We Did Last Summer
View chords used in this chart
D7 G Cdim Am7 D9
The boat rides we would take, the moonlight on the lake
G6 G/F# Bm5-/7 E7
The way we danced and hummed our fav'rite song
Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 D9 G Cdim D7
The things we did last summer, I'll remember all winter long
D7 G Cdim Am7 D9
The midway and the fun, the kewpie dolls we won
G6 G/F# Bm5-/7 E7
The bell I rang to prove that I was strong
Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 D9 G
The things we did last summer, I'll remember all winter long
Bridge
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7
The early morning hike, the rented tandem bike
C C/B Cdim C C/B
The lunches that we used to pack
Em7 A7 Em7 A7
We never could explain that sudden summer rain
D7 Edim D9 D7
The looks we got when we got back
D7 G Cdim Am7 D9
The leaves began to fade like promises we made
G6 G/F# Bm5-/7 E7
How could a love that seemed to right go wrong
Am7 Cdim G Edim Am7 D9 G
The things we did last summer, I'll remember all winter long
How to play The Things We Did Last Summer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.