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Summer Skin

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[Intro]
C Bb
 Dm   C    Bbx4
[Verse 1]
DmSqueaky swCings and tBball grass
The Dmlongest shCadows Bbever cast
The Dmwater's Cwarm and cBbhildren swim
And we fDmrolicked aboCut in our Bbsummer skin
[Verse 2]
DmI don't reCcall a Bbsingle care
Just gDmreenerCy and humid Bbair
Then LDmabor dCay Bbcame and went
And we Dmshed what was lCeft of our sBbummer skin
[Interlude 1] (strum each chord once from top to bottom)
F C Am
Am G F
F C Am
Am G F
[Verse 3]
On the nDmight you lCeft I came Bbover
And we Dmpeeled the fCreckles from our Bbshoulders
Our Dmbrand new cCoats were so fBblushed and pink
And I kDmnew your hCeart I couBbldn't win
[Refrain]
Cause the Dmseasons chCange was a cBbonduit, and we Dmleft our lCove in our Bbsummer skin
[Outro]
F C Am
Am C Bb

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Summer Skin

by Death Cab for Cutie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

C Bb

Dm C Bb

[Verse 1]

Dm C Bb

Squeaky swings and tall grass

Dm C Bb

The longest shadows ever cast

Dm C Bb

The water's warm and children swim

Dm C Bb

And we frolicked about in our summer skin

[Verse 2]

Dm C Bb

I don't recall a single care

Dm C Bb

Just greenery and humid air

Dm C Bb

Then Labor day came and went

Dm C Bb

And we shed what was left of our summer skin

[Interlude 1] (strum each chord once from top to bottom)

F C Am

Am G F

F C Am

Am G F

[Verse 3]

Dm C Bb

On the night you left I came over

Dm C Bb

And we peeled the freckles from our shoulders

Dm C Bb

Our brand new coats were so flushed and pink

Dm C Bb

And I knew your heart I couldn't win

[Refrain]

Dm C Bb Dm C Bb

Cause the seasons change was a conduit, and we left our love in our summer skin

[Outro]

F C Am

Am C Bb

About Summer Skin Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Summer Skin by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Summer Skin chords”, “Summer Skin guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Summer Skin 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 Summer Skin chords and for experienced players who want accurate Summer Skin lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Bb, Dm, F, Am, G.

FAQ — Summer Skin by Death Cab for Cutie

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Summer Skin"?

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Is "Summer Skin" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Summer Skin" by Death Cab for Cutie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Death Cab for Cutie below.

What key is "Summer Skin" in?

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