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Summertime Sadness

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[Intro]
F Am G Dm
F Am G Dm
[Chorus]
FKiss me hard before you gAmo
GSummertime sadneDmss
FI just wanted you to kAmnow
That Gbaby you're the bDmest
[Verse 1]
I got my Fred dress on tonAmight
Dancing in the Gdark in the pale moonlDmight
Done my hair up Freal big beauty queen stAmyle
High heels oGff, I'm feeling alDmive
[Pre-Chorus]
FOh, my God, I Amfeel it in the air
Telephone Gwires above are Dmsizzlin' like a snare
Honey FI'm on fire, I Amfeel it everywhere
Nothing Gscares me anymDmore
[Chorus]
FKiss me hard before you gAmo
GSummertime sadneDmss
FI just wanted you to kAmnow
That Gbaby you're the bDmest
[Refrain]
  FI got that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
  GS-s-summertime, Dmsummertime sadness
  FGot that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
GOh, oh oh oh oh Dmoh
[Verse 2]
I'm feelin' Felectric tonAmight
Cruising down the Gcoast goin' 'bout 9Dm9
Got my bad Fbaby by my heavenly sAmide
I know if I gGo, I'll die happy tonDmight
[Pre-Chorus]
FOh, my God, I Amfeel it in the air
Telephone Gwires above are Dmsizzlin' like a snare
Honey FI'm on fire, I Amfeel it everywhere
Nothing Gscares me anymDmore
[Chorus]
FKiss me hard before you gAmo
GSummertime sadneDmss
FI just wanted you to kAmnow
That Gbaby you're the bDmest
[Refrain]
  FI got that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
  GS-s-summertime, Dmsummertime sadness
  FGot that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
GOh, oh oh oh oh Dmoh
[Bridge]
  EmThink I'll miss you foreAmver
Like the Fstars miss the sun in the Dmmornin' skies
   EmLater's better than neAmver
Even Gsus4if you're gone I'm gonna dri-i-i-i-ive, dri-i-i-ive
[Refrain]
  FI got that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
  GS-s-summertime, Dmsummertime sadness
  FGot that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
GOh, oh oh oh oh Dmoh
[Chorus]
FKiss me hard before you gAmo
GSummertime sadneDmss
FI just wanted you to kAmnow
That Gbaby you're the bDmest
[Refrain]
  FI got that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
  GS-s-summertime, Dmsummertime sadness
  FGot that summertime, Amsummertime sadness
GOh, oh oh oh oh Dmoh
[Outro]
Em Am F Dm
Em Am Gsus4

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Summertime Sadness" evokes a melancholic exploration of romance, a signature theme in Lana Del Rey's music. The song captures a feeling of glamorous yet wistful longing, set against a backdrop that often references Americana. It's a pop, alternative R&B, and trip hop ballad from her album Born to Die. Playing this song means channeling a deep, cinematic sadness that feels both personal and grand.

AI-written from these sources:Summertime Sadness — Wikipedia ↗Lana Del Rey — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Summertime Sadness

by Lana Del Rey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gsus4

[Intro]

F Am G Dm

[Chorus]

F Am

Kiss me hard before you go

G Dm

Summertime sadness

F Am

I just wanted you to know

G Dm

That baby you're the best

[Verse 1]

F Am

I got my red dress on tonight

G Dm

Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight

F Am

Done my hair up real big beauty queen style

G Dm

High heels off, I'm feeling alive

[Pre-Chorus]

F Am

Oh, my God, I feel it in the air

G Dm

Telephone wires above are sizzlin' like a snare

F Am

Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere

G Dm

Nothing scares me anymore

[Chorus]

F Am

Kiss me hard before you go

G Dm

Summertime sadness

F Am

I just wanted you to know

G Dm

That baby you're the best

[Refrain]

F Am

I got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

F Am

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

Oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Verse 2]

F Am

I'm feelin' electric tonight

G Dm

Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99

F Am

Got my bad baby by my heavenly side

G Dm

I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight

[Pre-Chorus]

F Am

Oh, my God, I feel it in the air

G Dm

Telephone wires above are sizzlin' like a snare

F Am

Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere

G Dm

Nothing scares me anymore

[Chorus]

F Am

Kiss me hard before you go

G Dm

Summertime sadness

F Am

I just wanted you to know

G Dm

That baby you're the best

[Refrain]

F Am

I got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

F Am

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

Oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Bridge]

Em Am

Think I'll miss you forever

F Dm

Like the stars miss the sun in the mornin' skies

Em Am

Later's better than never

Gsus4

Even if you're gone I'm gonna dri-i-i-i-ive, dri-i-i-ive

[Refrain]

F Am

I got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

F Am

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

Oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Chorus]

F Am

Kiss me hard before you go

G Dm

Summertime sadness

F Am

I just wanted you to know

G Dm

That baby you're the best

[Refrain]

F Am

I got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

F Am

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

G Dm

Oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Outro]

Em Am F Dm

Em Am Gsus4

About Summertime Sadness Chords by Lana Del Rey

Learn how to play Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Summertime Sadness chords”, “Summertime Sadness guitar chords”, or “Lana Del Rey Summertime Sadness chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Summertime Sadness chords and for experienced players who want accurate Summertime Sadness lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Am, G, Dm, Em, Gsus4.

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What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?

The chords for "Summertime Sadness" show the original chord names (including F, Am, G, Dm, Em, Gsus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.