George Gershwin - Summertime
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Alright, so most of the versions for this song were fairly accurate with the
general chord progression of this song, however, i believe that there were some
major changes that could be made to improve the overall quality of the song.
Major change- The Em in most of the versions was simply not doing the song
justice, by making it an Edim7 in most places it adds greatly to the jazzy tune of the song.
Here is how i play the chords...
Bm Edim7 F#7 Em D G7
e|--7---|----X-----|----9----|----7----|---5---|---10------------------------
B|--7---|----8-----|----11---|----8----|---7---|---12------------------------
G|--7---|----9-----|----9----|----9----|---7---|---10------------------------
D|--9---|----8-----|----11---|----9----|---7---|---12------------------------
A|--9---|----X-----|----9----|----7----|---5---|---10------------------------
E|--7---|----9-----|---------|---------|-------|-----------------------------
- Keeping the chords relatively close to each other makes it easier to switch
between them and makes the song sound smoother and sexier.
* The G7 is in the original song, however it sounds totally fine without it and
may simplify playing it.
SummeBmrtimEdim7e, aBmnd the Edim7livin' is eBmasy Edim7 Bm
Em F#7 G7* F#7
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Your daddy's BmrichEdim7, aBmnd your mEdim7omma's good lBmookin'Edim7 Bm
So Dhush little baby,F#7 don't you Bmcry Edim7 Bm
BmOne of these morningEdim7s, yBmou're gonna Edim7rise up sinBmgingEdim7 Bm
Em F#7 G7* F#7
Then you'll spread your wings, and you'll take to the sky
But till that BmmorninEdim7g, thBmere's a nEdim7othin' can haBmrm youEdim7 Bm
With Ddaddy and mammy, F#7standing bBmy Edim7 Bm
Hope you enjoy!