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Summertime

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Note From Bootleg cal live at pearls
Intro 5 fr  Am7    E7+9    E7-9    Am7    E7+9    Am7  E7+9  E7-9  F79__E79
      Am7    Hm7     Am    Hm  Am7  Hm  Am7 Am7
Summertime and the living is easy  3 times
         (v)   Dm      Ebm           DmE79  F79  ( bass  H  E)
Fish are jumping and the cotton is high 
AmYour dad is rHmich aAmnd your Hmmom’s Amgood HmlookingAm  Am7  
          Cmaj7         Am7         Dm   Am7    Hm7E79  F79  
So hush little baby baby dont you cry
AmOne of these Hmmornings Amyou’re gonna Hmrise up singing
Then you’ll spread your wings
And you’ll take to the sky
But till that morning
There ain’t nothing can harm you
With daddy and mommy mommy standing by
One of these mornings you’re gonna rise up singing
Then you’ll spread your wings
And you’ll take to the sky
But till that morning
There ain’t nothing can harm you
With daddy and mommy mommy standing by
So hush little baby baby don’t you cry

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The story behind the song

Eva Cassidy was an American singer and musician celebrated for her interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues. She was known for her powerful, emotive soprano voice. Though virtually unknown outside her native Washington, D.C. area during her lifetime, her music gained widespread recognition after her passing. This rendition of "Summertime" showcases her unique ability to infuse classic songs with deep emotion and a fresh perspective. It plays like a tender, heartfelt embrace of the season's gentle warmth.

AI-written from these sources:Eva Cassidy — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Summertime

by Eva Cassidy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

E7+9

E7-9

Ebm

Cmaj7

Note From Bootleg cal live at pearls

Am7 E7+9 E7-9 Am7 E7+9 Am7 E7 E7

Intro 5 fr +9 -9 F79__E79

Am7 Hm7 Am Hm Am7 Hm Am7 Am7

Summertime and the living is easy 3 times

Dm Ebm Dm H E

(v) E79 F79 ( bass )

Fish are jumping and the cotton is high

Am Hm Am Hm Am Hm Am Am7

Your dad is rich and your mom’s good looking

Cmaj7 Am7 Dm Am7 Hm7

E79 F79

So hush little baby baby dont you cry

Am Hm Am Hm

One of these mornings you’re gonna rise up singing

Then you’ll spread your wings

And you’ll take to the sky

But till that morning

There ain’t nothing can harm you

With daddy and mommy mommy standing by

One of these mornings you’re gonna rise up singing

Then you’ll spread your wings

And you’ll take to the sky

But till that morning

There ain’t nothing can harm you

With daddy and mommy mommy standing by

So hush little baby baby don’t you cry

About Summertime Chords by Eva Cassidy

Learn how to play Summertime by Eva Cassidy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Summertime chords”, “Summertime guitar chords”, or “Eva Cassidy 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 Am7, E7+9, E7-9, E7, Hm7, Am.

FAQ — Summertime by Eva Cassidy

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What key is "Summertime" in?

The chords for "Summertime" show the original chord names (including Am7, E7+9, E7-9, E7, Hm7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.