1/2 Step Down
When I play it I usually keep my 3rd and 4th fingers where they were on the G
chord through the other chords. I think it gives it a more bright tone and sounds
better with the record. Enjoy!! :)
Intro
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D - G - Em - C - D - G - Em - C
Verse 1
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C G
Like the ferris wheel goes a round and a round
Em
Well, the trouble with up is there's always a down
C
First I'm holding your hand and we're on the boardwalk
D
It's heaven right here on these streets and these docks
G
But the sun keeps setting and days go fast and
Em
The sand on the beach is like an hour glass
C
And I can just feel it all slipping away and
D
Babe I can already say that
Chorus
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G
As long as I live
Em
Whatever I do
C
As great as it is, you know what's a bummer
D
I ain't never gonna beat this summer with
G Em
You, baby it's true
C
The taste of your kiss is so bittersweet
D
I ain't gonna beat, no way I'm gonna beat
G Em C D
This summer with you
Verse 2
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G
Before you know it it's all gonna stop
Em
They'll be rollin' up windows and puttin' up tops
C
Be a cold wind blowing leaves through the air
D
And you won't find a tan line anywhere (anywhere)
G
Baby I know that it ain't over yet
Em
So lets make the most of what we have left
C
But it's hard living for this moment we're in
D
And knowing it's all gonna end
Chorus
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G
And as long as I live
Em
Whatever I do
C
As great as it is you know what's a bummer
D
I ain't ever gonna beat this summer with
G Em
You, baby it's true
C
The taste of your kiss is so bittersweet
D
I ain't gonna beat, no way I'm gonna beat
G
This summer with you
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Solo: G - Em - C - D
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Bridge
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D Bm
Yeah, lookin at you girl standin' there
C
Got your wayfarers on and the sun in your hair
And just like a song in a sea shell
D
You'll be stuck in my mind
Bouncing round in my head
And baby I can tell
Chorus
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G
That as long as I live
Em
Whatever I do
C
As great as it is you know what's a bummer
D
I ain't ever gonna beat this summer with
G Em
You, baby its true
C
The taste of your kiss is so bittersweet
D
I ain't gonna beat, no way I'm gonna beat
G
This summer with you
Ending
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G - Em - C - D (x4)