They Tell Me Its Summer
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Intro E
E
They tell me it's summer
C#m
But I know it's a lie
A
Cause summer's for laughing
B
So why do I cry?
E
They tell me it's summer
C#m
And the sun shines, it's true
A
But it just can't be summer
E
When I'm not with you
A
They tell me to call you
E
But I still have my pride
F#
I remember the things you said
F# B C
And all the nights that I cried
F
They tell me it's summer
Dm
So I look to the sky
D Bb
But I can't see the sun shine
C
Cause there's tears in my eyes
F
The days don't grow longer
Dm
As in summer they do
Bb
It's the nights that are longer
C F
Cause they're nights without you
F
The days don't grow longer (longer)
Dm
As in summer they do
Bb
It's the nights that are longer
C F
Cause they're nights without you
How to play They Tell Me Its Summer
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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.