Verse 1: Cm Cm F Ab G Hot town, summer in the city; back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Cm Cm F Ab G Been down, isn't it a pity; doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city G G7 All around, people looking half dead Cm C Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head Chorus: F Bb But at night it's a different world F Bb Go out and find a girl F Bb Come-on come-on and dance all night F Bb Despite the heat it'll be alright Dm G And babe, don't you know it's a pity Dm G That the days can't be like the nights Dm G In the summer, in the city Dm G In the summer, in the city Verse 2: Cool town, evening in the city; Dressing so fine and looking so pretty Cool cat, looking for a kitty; Gonna look in every corner of the city Till I'm wheezing like a bus stop Running up the stairs, gonna meet you on the rooftop Chorus: F Bb But at night it's a different world F Bb Go out and find a girl F Bb Come-on come-on and dance all night F Bb Despite the heat it'll be alright Dm G And babe, don't you know it's a pity Dm G That the days can't be like the nights Dm G In the summer, in the city Dm G In the summer, in the city Instrumental break Verse 1: Cm Cm F Ab G Hot town, summer in the city; back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Cm Cm F Ab G Been down, isn't it a pity; doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city G G7 All around, people looking half dead Cm C Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head Chorus: F Bb But at night it's a different world F Bb Go out and find a girl F Bb Come-on come-on and dance all night F Bb Despite the heat it'll be alright Dm G And babe, don't you know it's a pity Dm G That the days can't be like the nights Dm G In the summer, in the city Dm G In the summer, in the city Instrumental break This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Summer In The City chords by The Lovin' Spoonful
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
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d
&
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2
d
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3
d
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u
4
d
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u
Prefer something simpler: all downs d d d d
How to play Summer In The City on ukulele
To play Summer In The City on ukulele, strum the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. The groove sits around 128 bpm, a brisk pace. You are playing it in Bb major. This one leans on trickier shapes, with the chords at the proficient level. Want friendlier shapes? Drop it 3 half-steps, then a capo on fret 3 restores the key you see here. Hit the verses hard on the beat and brighten up in the chorus.
8 ukulele chords used in "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful: Bb, C, Cm, Dm, F, G, G7 and Ab
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