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Summertime

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[Intro 1] (Double Bass)
G|------------------------|------------------------|
D|------------------------|------------------------|
A|------------------------|------------------------|
E|-5------5-3-0--0---3-4--|-5------5-3-0--0---3-4--|
G|-----------------------|------------------------|
D|-----------------------|------------------------|
A|-----------------------|---------------3--2-----|
E|-5------5-3-0--0----3--|-5------5-3-0--------0--|
[Intro 2]
| Am| Am   E7| Am| Am|
| Dm| Dm| E| E|
| Am| Am   E7| Am| Am|
| C   Am| D9   E7| Am| Am  
[Verse 1]
SummertiAmme, and the liE7vin' is eaAmsy
The fish are jumDmpin' and the cotton is E7highEaug  E7  
Your daddAmy's rich, and your momE7ma's good lookin'Am  
CSo hush little baAmby, D9donE7't you Amcry
[Verse 2]
One of these morAmnings, you're gonna rE7ise up singAming
Then you'll spread your wDmings, and you'll take to the E7skyEaug  E7  
But till that morAmning, there ain't nothin' can harm you
With your Cmamma and dadAmdy D9staE7nding Amby
[Interlude]
| Am| Am   E7| Am| Am|
| Dm| Dm| E| E|
| Am| Am   E7| Am| Am|
| C   Am| D9   E7| Am| Am  
[Verse 1] (Reprise)
SummerAmtime, E7and the livin' is Ameasy
The fish are Dmjumpin' and the cotton is E7highEaug  E7  
Your daddAmy's rich, and E7your momma's good looAmkin'
CHush little Ambaby, D9  E7don't yAmou cry
CHush littAmle baby, D9   E7doAmn't you cry
CHuAmsh little baby, D9dE7on't you Amcry
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The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a celebrated American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, recognized as a key figure in the outlaw country movement. His career has spanned decades, marked by critical and commercial success across various albums. This rendition of "Summertime" showcases his distinctive style, bringing his seasoned artistry to a classic. It plays like a heartfelt tribute from a master musician.

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