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Summertime (jazz)

George Gershwin

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Summertime (jazz) by George Gershwin in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
1st Chorus
Summer Time    Cm7   AndDm7(b5) The LivinG7(b13)' Is Easy     Cm7      Cm7    C7(b9)​
Fish Are JumpFm7in' And TheG#7 Cotton Is High           Dm7(b5)          G7(b13)​
Oh Your Daddy'Cm7s Rich And Your MDm7(b5)a Is Good G7(b13)Lookin'           Cm7       F7   A#7​
So HusD#maj7h Little BCm7aby Don'Dm7(b5)t       YG7(b13)ou Cry       Cm7      Dm7(b5)        G7(b13)​

2nd Chorus
One Of These Mornings Cm7 You Gonna RDm7(b5)ise Up SiG7(b13)ngin'            Cm7      Cm7    C7(b9)​
Yes You SpreadFm7 Your Wings And You Take TG#7o The Sky                      Dm7(b5)          G7(b13)​
But Till That MorninCm7' There's NDm7(b5)othin' CanG7(b13) Harm You     Cm7      F7   A#7​
With DaddD#maj7y And Mammy StCm7anding ByDm7(b5)           G7(b13)          Cm7      Dm7(b5)        G7(b13)​

Instruments A
  Cm7   Dm7(b5) G7(b13)   Cm7   Cm7 C7(b9)
  Fm7   G#7   Dm7(b5)   G7(b13)

Instruments B
  Cm7   Dm7(b5) G7(b13)   Cm7   F7 A#7
  D#maj7 Cm7   Dm7(b5) G7(b13)   Cm7   Dm7(b5) G7(b13)

Tag
With DaddD#maj7y And Mammy StCm7anding ByDm7(b5)           G7(b13)          Cm7      Dm7(b5)        G7(b13)​
With DaddD#maj7y And Mammy StCm7anding ByDm7(b5)           G7(b13)          Cm6​
Also available in: Am7 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Summertime (jazz)?

The chords for Summertime (jazz) are: Cm7, Dm7(b5), G7(b13), C7(b9), Fm7, G#7, F7, A#7, D#maj7, Cm6

What is the original key of Summertime (jazz)?

The original key is Am7.

What is the difficulty of playing Summertime (jazz)?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Summertime (jazz) in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Summertime (jazz) be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Summertime (jazz) on ukulele?

Chord Summertime (jazz) can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Summertime (jazz)?

Summertime (jazz) uses 10 chords: Cm7, Dm7(b5), G7(b13), C7(b9), Fm7, G#7, F7, A#7, D#maj7, Cm6

What is the easiest way to play Summertime (jazz)?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Summertime (jazz) released in?

Summertime (jazz) was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Summertime (jazz)?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Summertime (jazz) to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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