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Doin Time

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[Intro]
Em  A7  Em  A7
[Chorus]
SummerEmtime, A7and the livin's Emeasy
Bradley's on the A7microphone with Ras MEmG
All the people in the A7dance will agree
That Emwe're well-qualified to A7represent the L.B.AmC,
Me, me and Louie, we gonna B7run to the party
                                 N.C.
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder
[Verse 1]
EmMe and my A7girl, we got this reEmlationA7ship
EmI love her so A7bad, but she Emtreats me like A7shit
EmOn lockA7down, like a penitentiaEmryA7  
She spreads her Emlovin' all over
And A7when she gets home, there's none Emleft for A7me
[Chorus]
SummerEmtime, A7and the livin's Emeasy
Bradley's on the A7microphone with Ras MEmG
All the people in the A7dance will agree
That Emwe're well-qualified to A7represent the L.B.AmC.
Me, me and Louie, we gonna B7run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets Emharder
(Harder, A7yeah, Emharder, A7yeah)
[Verse 2]
   EmOh, take this A7veil from Emoff my A7eyes
   EmMy burning A7sun will, Emsome day, A7rise
So, Emwhat am I gonna be doin' for a A7while?
Said, I'm gonna Emplay with myselfA7  
EmShow them how A7we come oEmff the shelf
[Chorus]
SummeEmrtime, A7and the livin's Emeasy
Bradley's on the A7microphone with Ras MEmG
All the people in the A7dance will agree
That Emwe're well-qualified to A7represent the L.B.AmC.
Me, me and Louie, we gonna B7run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets Emharder
(Harder, A7yeah, Emharder, A7yeah)
[Bridge]
EmEvil, I've A7come to tell you that she's Emevil, most A7definitely
EmEvil, A7ornery, scandalous and Emevil, most A7definitely
The Emtension,    A7it's getting EmhotterA7  
I'd like to Emhold A7her head underEmwaterA7  
(SummerEmtime)A7  Em  A7  Em  A7  
  Em(Ah, A7ah, ah)
[Chorus]
SummerEmtime, A7and the livin's Emeasy
Bradley's on the A7microphone with Ras MEmG
All the people in the A7dance will agree
That Emwe're well-qualified to A7represent the L.B.AmC.
Me, me and Louie, we gonna B7run to the party
                                 N.C.
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

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The story behind the song

This song paints a picture of feeling trapped by a relationship, specifically by a cheating partner whose actions make the singer feel like they are "doing time" in a prison of their own making. It originally appeared on Sublime's self-titled album and samples Herbie Mann's cover of "Summertime." Lana Del Rey's version brings her signature melancholic exploration of romance to this tale of infidelity and emotional confinement. Playing it, you can channel the bittersweet resignation of being caught in a difficult love.

AI-written from these sources:Doin' Time — Wikipedia ↗Lana Del Rey — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Doin Time

by Lana Del Rey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

Em A7 Em A7

[Chorus]

Em A7 Em

Summertime, and the livin's easy

A7 Em

Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG

All the people in the dance will agree

Em A7 Am

That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C,

Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party

N.C.

And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

[Verse 1]

Em A7 Em A7

Me and my girl, we got this relationship

Em A7 Em A7

I love her so bad, but she treats me like shit

Em A7 Em A7

On lockdown, like a penitentiary

She spreads her lovin' all over

A7 Em A7

And when she gets home, there's none left for me

[Chorus]

Em A7 Em

Summertime, and the livin's easy

A7 Em

Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG

All the people in the dance will agree

Em A7 Am

That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C.

Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party

And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

A7 Em A7

(Harder, yeah, harder, yeah)

[Verse 2]

Em A7 Em A7

Oh, take this veil from off my eyes

Em A7 Em A7

My burning sun will, some day, rise

Em A7

So, what am I gonna be doin' for a while?

Em A7

Said, I'm gonna play with myself

Em A7 Em

Show them how we come off the shelf

[Chorus]

Em A7 Em

Summertime, and the livin's easy

A7 Em

Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG

All the people in the dance will agree

Em A7 Am

That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C.

Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party

And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

A7 Em A7

(Harder, yeah, harder, yeah)

[Bridge]

Em A7 Em A7

Evil, I've come to tell you that she's evil, most definitely

Em A7 Em A7

Evil, ornery, scandalous and evil, most definitely

Em A7 Em A7

The tension, it's getting hotter

Em A7 Em A7

I'd like to hold her head underwater

Em A7 Em A7 Em A7

(Summertime)

Em A7

(Ah, ah, ah)

[Chorus]

Em A7 Em

Summertime, and the livin's easy

A7 Em

Bradley's on the microphone with Ras MG

All the people in the dance will agree

Em A7 Am

That we're well-qualified to represent the L.B.C.

Me, me and Louie, we gonna run to the party

N.C.

And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder

About Doin Time Chords by Lana Del Rey

Learn how to play Doin Time by Lana Del Rey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Doin Time chords”, “Doin Time guitar chords”, or “Lana Del Rey Doin Time 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 Doin Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Doin Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, A7, Am, B, C, B7.

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