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Summertime

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[Chorus]
AmSummertime and the living is easy
Fish Dmare jumping and the cotton is EhighE7  
AmYour daddy's rich and your mama's good-looking
                    C  Dm-       E  Am  
Hush, little baby don't you cry
[Instrumental]
 Am–  Am–  Dm-  E– E7  
[Verse]
AmOne of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing
Then you’lDml spread your wings and take to the sky   E(sky)E7  
AmBut until that morning there is nothing can harm you now
                                C  Dm-     E  Am  
With daddy and mommy standing by
[Instrumental]
 Am–  Am–  Dm–  E– E7  
[Chorus]
AmSummertime and the living is easy
Fish Dmare jumping and the cotton is Ehigh, (E7high)
AmYour daddy's rich and your mama's so good-looking
                         C  Dm-       E  Am  
So hush, little baby don't you cry

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The story behind the song

Sam Cooke, often called the "King of Soul," was known for his distinctive vocals and pioneering contributions to the genre. His career saw many singles chart in the Top 40, solidifying his influence in popular music. This song, appearing on the release "The Man Who Invented Soul," showcases the artistry of a singer who added an "e" to his last name in 1958 to signify a new start in his life. It plays like an invitation to a specific time and feeling.

AI-written from these sources:Sam Cooke — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Summertime

by Sam Cooke

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Chorus]

Summertime and the living is easy

Dm E E7

Fish are jumping and the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich and your mama's good-looking

C Dm E Am

Hush, little baby don't you cry

[Instrumental]

Am Am Dm E E7

– – - –

[Verse]

One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing

Dm E E7

Then you’ll spread your wings and take to the sky (sky)

But until that morning there is nothing can harm you now

C Dm E Am

With daddy and mommy standing by

[Instrumental]

Am Am Dm E E7

– – – –

[Chorus]

Summertime and the living is easy

Dm E E7

Fish are jumping and the cotton is high, (high)

Your daddy's rich and your mama's so good-looking

C Dm E Am

So hush, little baby don't you cry

About Summertime Chords by Sam Cooke

Learn how to play Summertime by Sam Cooke with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Summertime chords”, “Summertime guitar chords”, or “Sam Cooke Summertime 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Summertime lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Dm, E, E7, C.

FAQ — Summertime by Sam Cooke

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Can I transpose "Summertime" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Summertime" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Summertime" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Summertime" by Sam Cooke with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sam Cooke below.

What key is "Summertime" in?

The chords for "Summertime" show the original chord names (including Am, Dm, E, E7, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.