You Bring The Summer - The Monkees

You Bring The Summer

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Intro: C F (x4)
 
Verse
 
C F C F
I'll bring the chips and the dips and root beer
 
C F C F
Even though dark purple rain clouds are near
 
D G C F C F
When you come around, you bring the summer
 
Verse
 
C F C F
I'll lay the basket and blanket out neat
 
C F C F
Even though weathermen say there'll be sleet
 
D G C F C F
When you come around, you bring the summer
 
Bridge
 
E Am
Summer for a sad old snowman freezing in his room
 
Dm
Summer from your clear blue skies
 
Bb G
will melt away the winter's gloom
 
Verse
 
C F C F
I'll bring the sun cream and beach volleyball
 
C F C F
Even though there is no sand here at all
 
D G C F C F
When you come around, you bring the summer
 
Instrumental
 
C F (x4)
 
D G C F C F
When you come around, you bring the summer
 
Bridge
 
E Am
Summer for a sad old Jack Frost trying to warm his toes
 
Dm
Summer from your golden smile
 
Bb G
will paint the snow drops pinky rose
 
Verse
 
C F C F
The birds and the bees will fly around me
 
C F C F
Even the winter deep in January
 
D G C F C F
When you come around, you bring the summer
 
D G C F C F
I know with one bound, you bring the summer
 
D G
When you come around
 
Outro
 
G
Summer baby you bring the summer
 
G
You bring the summer around
 
(Loop to fade)

How to play You Bring The Summer

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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.

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