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Summertime

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Summertime chords
George Gershwin *
  Eaug     Am6 E7       Am6        E7    Am6   E7
Summer   time,   and the livin' is easy
Am6   E7  Am6   Dm    F6   Dm        Fmaj7   D#dim    E   B7#9
     Fish are jumpin'        and the cotton   is    high           
E    E7+5  Am6      E7   Am6        E7            Am6    E7
     Your daddy's rich,    and your momma's good lookin'
Am   D7     C         Am       D    Dm7   Am
       So  hush little baby, don't  you   cry
Am6CaugAm6Caug
 -     - 
D9  Caug           Am6     E7    Am6              E7         Am6      E7
    One of these mornings,         you're gonna rise up    sing  -  in
Am6   E7     Am6      Dm       F(6)   Dm7             Fmaj7  D#dim   E    B7
      Then you'll spread your wings,      and you'll  take    the   sky  
E  Em6 E7+5   Am6  E7  Am6        E7       Am6    E7
 -  -                                             
       But till that morning,          there's a nothin' can harm      you    
Am    D7      C        Am      D     Dm7     Am
       With daddy and mammy, stand - in      by
//  //     //  //     //   //    ////  ////     //   //      
D  F    C  F9   Bb E13 Am7Am7  Am7Am6
 -       -       -              - 
E+
   -076550
Am6
  -5x455x
E7
   -076750
F6-  -1x3231
D#dim-x6757x
E7+5 -07(10)798   Optional
C+
   -03211x
F9
   -x87888

Summertime chords and lyrics

Free chords for Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Summertime chords
George Gershwin *
Am6 - Caug   Am6 - Caug
//  //     //  //     //   //    ////  ////     //   //      
D - F     C - F9     Bb - E13    Am7   Am7     Am7 - Am6
C+   -03211x
F9   -x87888

Summertime Chords by Ella Fitzgerald

Learn how to play Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Summertime chords”, “Summertime guitar chords”, or “Ella Fitzgerald 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 Eaug, Am6, E7, Dm, F6, Fmaj7.

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How do I play "Summertime" by Ella Fitzgerald on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Summertime" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Summertime"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Summertime" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Summertime" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Summertime" by Ella Fitzgerald with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ella Fitzgerald below.

What key is "Summertime" in?

The chords for "Summertime" show the original chord names (including Eaug, Am6, E7, Dm, F6, Fmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.