Vacation Time
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Intro: C B D7 G
#1:
C Am Dm7 G7
Picnics, beaches, and ballrooms,
C Am Dm7 G7
Just me and my honey bun;
C C7 F Fm
Home-work they shout, is over and out,
C G7
Vacation's just begun.
#2:
C Am Dm7 G7
Far from the city, beneath a shade-tree,
C Am Dm7 G7
We'll spread a basket for two;
C C7 F Fm
Then we'll discuss the future for us,
C C
And I'll whisper love words to you.
[Refrão]
C9
Just can't wait for that swimmin' date,
F
To see your new bathing suit.
D9
It must be a gas 'cause one you had last,
G G7
Gee! Was' it cute!
#3:
C Am Dm7 G7
So we will dance and bypass romance,
C Am Dm7 G7
Right now they say we're too young
C C7 F Fm
But I shall marry you my love
C G7
As soon as you reach twenty one.
Instrumental:
C Am Dm7 G7
C Am Dm7 G7
C C7 F Fm C
C Am Dm7 G7
C Am Dm7 G7
C C7 F Fm C
[Refrão]
C9
Just can't wait for that swimmin' date,
F
To see your new bathing suit.
D9
It must be a gas 'cause one you had last,
G G7
Gee! Was' it cute!
#4:
C Am Dm7 G7
And so we will dance and bypass romance,
C Am Dm7 G7
Right now they say we're too young
C C7 F Fm
But I will marry you my love
C Edim7 A A7
As soon as we reach twenty one.
D7 G7 C C7
As soon as we reach twenty one.
How to play Vacation Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.