Lana Del ReyBeginnerKey of A4 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Summertime Sadness Chords – Guitar
Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords as written for simplicity.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Kiss me hard before you go
D
Summertime sadness
A
I just wanted you to know
D
That, baby, you’re the best
A
I got my red dress on tonight
DE
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
DE
High heels off, I’m feeling alive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Verse 2
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Bridge
D
Think I’ll miss you forever
A
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
E
Later’s better than never
A
Even if you’re gone, I’m gonna drive, drive, drive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Outro
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, E repeats throughout; master switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summertime Sadness"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and released in 2012.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Summertime Sadness Chords – Ukulele
Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords as written for simplicity.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Kiss me hard before you go
D
Summertime sadness
A
I just wanted you to know
D
That, baby, you’re the best
A
I got my red dress on tonight
DE
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
DE
High heels off, I’m feeling alive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Verse 2
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Bridge
D
Think I’ll miss you forever
A
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
E
Later’s better than never
A
Even if you’re gone, I’m gonna drive, drive, drive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Outro
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, E repeats throughout; master switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summertime Sadness"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and released in 2012.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Summertime Sadness Chords – Piano
Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords as written for simplicity.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Kiss me hard before you go
D
Summertime sadness
A
I just wanted you to know
D
That, baby, you’re the best
A
I got my red dress on tonight
DE
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
DE
High heels off, I’m feeling alive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Verse 2
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Bridge
D
Think I’ll miss you forever
A
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
E
Later’s better than never
A
Even if you’re gone, I’m gonna drive, drive, drive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Outro
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, E repeats throughout; master switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summertime Sadness"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and released in 2012.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Summertime Sadness Chords – Banjo
Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords as written for simplicity.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Kiss me hard before you go
D
Summertime sadness
A
I just wanted you to know
D
That, baby, you’re the best
A
I got my red dress on tonight
DE
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
DE
High heels off, I’m feeling alive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Verse 2
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Bridge
D
Think I’ll miss you forever
A
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
E
Later’s better than never
A
Even if you’re gone, I’m gonna drive, drive, drive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Outro
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, E repeats throughout; master switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summertime Sadness"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and released in 2012.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Summertime Sadness Chords – Mandolin
Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords as written for simplicity.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Kiss me hard before you go
D
Summertime sadness
A
I just wanted you to know
D
That, baby, you’re the best
A
I got my red dress on tonight
DE
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
DE
High heels off, I’m feeling alive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Verse 2
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Bridge
D
Think I’ll miss you forever
A
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
E
Later’s better than never
A
Even if you’re gone, I’m gonna drive, drive, drive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Outro
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, E repeats throughout; master switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summertime Sadness"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and released in 2012.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Summertime Sadness Chords – Harmonica
Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords as written for simplicity.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Kiss me hard before you go
D
Summertime sadness
A
I just wanted you to know
D
That, baby, you’re the best
A
I got my red dress on tonight
DE
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
DE
High heels off, I’m feeling alive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Verse 2
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Bridge
D
Think I’ll miss you forever
A
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
E
Later’s better than never
A
Even if you’re gone, I’m gonna drive, drive, drive
Chorus
A
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
D
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
E
Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere
A
Nothing scares me anymore
D
(One, two, three, four)
Outro
A
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
D
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness
A
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
DE
Oh, oh oh, oh oh
Practice tip: The chord progression A, D, E repeats throughout; master switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summertime Sadness"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Rick Nowels, and released in 2012.