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Summer In The City

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[Intro]
1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4
F  E   F  E   F  EG
 -  -   -  -   -  
[Verse 1]
Am          Am/G                D/F#                    F         E
  Hot town, summer in the city; back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Am           Am/G             D/F#                 F             E
  Been down, isn't it a pity; doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city
E              E7
  All around, people looking half dead
Am                       A7
Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
[Chorus]
D                     G
  But at night it's a different world
D            G
  Go out and find a girl
D                      G
  Come-on come-on and dance all night
D                        G
  Despite the heat it'll be alright
    Bm              E
And babe, don't you know it's a pity
         Bm         E
That the days can't be like the nights
       Bm             E
In the summer, in the city
       Bm             E
In the summer, in the city
[Verse 2]
Am           Am/G                 D/F#                F          E
  Cool town, evenin' in the city; dressed so fine and lookin' so pretty
Am          Am/G                 D/F#                F             E
  Cool cat, lookin' for a kitty; gonna look in every corner of the city
E          E7
  Till I'm wheezin' like a bus stop
Am                           A
Runnin' up the stairs, gonna meet you on the rooftop
[Chorus]
D                     G
  But at night it's a different world
D            G
  Go out and find a girl
D                   G
Come-on come-on and dance all night
D                      G
Despite the heat it'll be alright
    Bm              E
And babe, don't you know it's a pity
    Bm         E
The days can't be like the nights
       Bm             E
In the summer, in the city
       Bm             E
In the summer, in the city
[Break]
1  2 3 4  1 2 3 4       1  2 3    4  1    2 3 4
Am      F            Am Am/GD/F#FE
 - - -   - - - (x2)   -  -   -   (x2)
[Verse 3]
Am          Am/G                D/F#                    F         E
  Hot town, summer in the city; back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Am           Am/G             D/F#                 F             E
  Been down, isn't it a pity; doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city
E             E7
  All around, people looking half dead
Am                       A
Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
[Chorus]
D                     G
  But at night it's a different world
D            G
  Go out and find a girl
D                   G
Come-on come-on and dance all night
D                      G
Despite the heat it'll be alright
    Bm              E
And babe, don't you know it's a pity
    Bm         E
The days can't be like the nights
       Bm             E
In the summer, in the city
       Bm             E
In the summer, in the city
[Break]
1  2 3 4  1 2 3 4       1  2 3    4  1    2 3 4
Am      F            Am Am/GD/F#FE
 - - -   - - - (x2)   -  -   -   (x2)
1 2 3  4  1  2  1 2 3 4
E  E7  Am  A
 -  -   -   - - -
Play chorus chords through and end on E

Summer In The City chords and lyrics

Free chords for Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4
F - E -  F - E -  F - E G
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Break]
1  2 3 4  1 2 3 4       1  2 3    4  1    2 3 4
Am - - -  F - - - (x2)  Am - Am/G -  D/F# - F E (x2)
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Break]
1  2 3 4  1 2 3 4       1  2 3    4  1    2 3 4
Am - - -  F - - - (x2)  Am - Am/G -  D/F# - F E (x2)
1 2 3  4  1  2  1 2 3 4
E - E7 -  Am -  A - - -
Play chorus chords through and end on E

Summer In The City Chords by The Lovin' Spoonful

Learn how to play Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Summer In The City chords”, “Summer In The City guitar chords”, or “The Lovin' Spoonful Summer In The City 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 In The City chords and for experienced players who want accurate Summer In The City lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, E, G, Am, Am/G, D/F#.

Frequently asked questions about Summer In The City

How do I play "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Summer In The City" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Summer In The City"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Summer In The City" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Summer In The City" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Lovin' Spoonful below.

What key is "Summer In The City" in?

The chords for "Summer In The City" show the original chord names (including F, E, G, Am, Am/G, D/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.