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Summertime (jazz)

George Gershwin

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
1st Chorus
Summer Time    Em7   AndF#m7(b5) The Livin'B7(b13) Is Easy      Em7      Em7    E7(b9)​
Fish Are JumpAm7in' And TheC7 Cotton Is High          F#m7(b5)           B7(b13)​
Oh Your Daddy'Em7s Rich And Your MF#m7(b5)a Is Good LB7(b13)ookin'            Em7       A7   D7​
So HusGmaj7h Little Em7Baby DonF#m7(b5)'t       YB7(b13)ou Cry       Em7      F#m7(b5)         B7(b13)​

2nd Chorus
One Of These Mornings Em7 You Gonna RF#m7(b5)ise Up SinB7(b13)gin'             Em7      Em7    E7(b9)​
Yes You SpreadAm7 Your Wings And You Take TC7o The Sky                     F#m7(b5)           B7(b13)​
But Till That MorninEm7' There's NF#m7(b5)othin' Can B7(b13)Harm You      Em7      A7   D7​
With DaddGmaj7y And Mammy SEm7tanding BF#m7(b5)y           B7(b13)          Em7      F#m7(b5)         B7(b13)​

Instruments A
  Em7   F#m7(b5) B7(b13)   Em7   Em7 E7(b9)
  Am7   C7   F#m7(b5)   B7(b13)

Instruments B
  Em7   F#m7(b5) B7(b13)   Em7   A7 D7
  Gmaj7 Em7   F#m7(b5) B7(b13)   Em7   F#m7(b5) B7(b13)

Tag
With DaddGmaj7y And Mammy SEm7tanding BF#m7(b5)y           B7(b13)          Em7      F#m7(b5)         B7(b13)​
With DaddGmaj7y And Mammy SEm7tanding BF#m7(b5)y           B7(b13)          Em6​
Also available in: Am7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Summertime (jazz)?

The chords for Summertime (jazz) are: Em7, F#m7(b5), B7(b13), E7(b9), Am7, C7, A7, D7, Gmaj7, Em6

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: Em7, F#m7(b5), B7(b13), E7(b9), Am7, C7, A7, D7, Gmaj7, Em6

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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