Summertime's Close chords - Bryan Zach ♬ How to Play

Summertime's Close chords

[Intro]
| C  | F   C  | F    C  | G   C  | C  |
 
 
[Verse 1]
                C                          F                     C
Well, I've had cold and humid mornings on city streets and back porches
     G                                           C
But I ain't never breathed a breath as fresh as you
                C
And I've seen children playin' on the coastlines
            F                     C
Under the white lines, atop the blue tides
           F           C           G                C
But I ain't ever been baptized in water as cool as you
         C
And the law don't ever come back here and I
F                 C
 Reckon they don't try
      F                C
I just put some beer on ice
            G                      C
Let's just dance for a moment or two
 
 

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[Chorus]
                   Am          G       C         F
'Cause you're the fire of Carolina and Oklahoma too
      Am            G         C            F
The stars in St. Louis ain't burnin' bright as you
            Am             G          C        F
You're the waves crashin' down on the Eastern Coast
          Am           G            C          F
When the day's coolin' off and the summertime's closed
        Am           G            C     F
I lost faith in the world a long time ago
 
 
[Instrumental]
| C  | F   C  | F    C  | G   C  | C  |
 
 
[Verse 2]
 C
We'd always ride those back roads back when
F         C
 You got sick
F                C
 Roll the windows down
      G              C
Just for the hell of it
    C
You always acted baptized
     F                 C
Every time we hit the coast
    F            C
Bandana tan line on your forehead
        G                C
So the tourists didn't know
 
 
[Chorus]
                   Am          G       C         F
'Cause you're the fire of Carolina and Oklahoma too
      Am            G         C            F
The stars in St. Louis ain't burnin' bright as you
            Am             G          C        F
You're the waves crashin' down on the Eastern Coast
          Am           G            C          F
When the day's coolin' off and the summertime's closed
        Am           G            C     F
I lost faith in the world a long time ago
          Am          G               C     F
My blood-rush to the heart, you were my last hope
 
 
[Instrumental]
| C  | F   C  | F    C  | G   C  | C  |
 
 
[Outro]
         C
And the law don't ever come back here and I
F                 C
 Reckon they don't try
      F                C
I just put some beer on ice
       G                   C
And tonight I'm dancin' for two




How to play "Summertime's Close" by Bryan Zach on the guitar involves immersing
yourself in a narrative filled with nostalgia, love, and the vivid imagery of summer's end.
The song's chord progression and lyrics weave a tale that captures the essence
of fleeting moments and enduring memories. Here's a detailed breakdown
of how to bring this emotive song to life through your guitar playing.

Intro and Verse Chord Progression:
The song opens with a tranquil intro, setting the mood with a progression of C, F, C, G, C.
This sequence is maintained throughout the verses, underpinning the narrative with
a reflective and somewhat melancholic tone. The transitions between these chords
should be smooth, allowing the lyrics' vivid imagery to take center stage
and resonate deeply with the listener.

Chorus Dynamics:
The chorus introduces a shift with Am, G, C, F, enriching the song's thematic
exploration of love, loss, and the passage of seasons. This section serves
as both a declaration of affection and a reflection on the impermanence
of moments, underscored by the chord progression that adds depth
and intensity to the emotional narrative.

Instrumental Sections:
Instrumental breaks follow the verse and chorus chord progressions, offering
moments of musical contemplation that echo the song's themes. These sections
allow for expressive play, providing a bridge between the lyrical content and
reinforcing the narrative's emotional arc without words.

Playing Techniques and Tips:
- Strumming Pattern: Opt for a strumming pattern that complements the song's
reflective and emotive tone. A combination of downstrokes for emphasis
and lighter upstrokes can effectively convey the song's dynamic
shifts and emotional depth.
- Dynamics: Pay attention to the song's emotional highs and lows, adjusting
your playing dynamics to match the narrative intensity and the lyrical
content's emotional weight.
- Emotional Delivery: The essence of "Summertime's Close" lies in its
emotional delivery. Let the chord transitions and your strumming reflect
the nuances of the song's exploration of summertime memories, love,
and the poignant acceptance of change.