Lana Del Rey — Summertime Sadness (Bass Chord Progression)
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0:17 secs
Verse 1 A C#
Kiss me hard before you go
B F#
Summertime sadness
A C#
I just wanted you to know
B F#
That, baby, you're the best
0:34 secs
Verse 2 A C#
I got my red dress on tonight
B F#
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
A C#
Done my hair up real big beauty queen style
B F#
High heels off, I'm feeling alive
0:52 secs
Verse 3 A C#
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
B F#
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
A C#
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
B F#
Nothing scares me anymore
1:09 secs
Verse 4 A C#
Kiss me hard before you go
B F#
Summertime sadness
A C#
I just wanted you to know
B F#
That, baby, you're the best
1:26 secs
Chorus A C#
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
S—s—summertime, summertime sadness
A C#
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
1:42 secs A C#
Verse 5 I'm feeling electric tonight
B F#
Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99
A C#
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
B F#
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
2:00 secs
Verse 6 A C#
Oh, my God, I feel it in the air
B F#
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
A C#
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
B F#
Nothing scares me anymore
2:17 secs
Verse 7 A C#
Kiss me hard before you go
B F#
Summertime sadness
A C#
I just wanted you to know
B F#
That, baby, you're the best
2:35 secs
Chorus A C#
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
S—s—summertime, summertime sadness
A C#
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
2:52 secs
Middle 8 G# C#
Think I'll miss you forever
A F#
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
G# C#
Later's better than never
B F#
Even if you're gone I'm gonna drive (drive)
3:14 secs
Chorus A C#
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
S—s—summertime, summertime sadness
A C#
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
3:30 secs
Verse 4 A C#
Kiss me hard before you go
B F#
Summertime sadness
A C#
I just wanted you to know
B F#
That, baby, you're the best
3:47 secs
Chorus A C#
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
S—s—summertime, summertime sadness
A C#
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
B F#
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
4:04 secs
Outro G#, C#, A, F#
G#, C#, B
End
Transcribed by McSkillby
Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|G|-------7~----------|Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.
Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸
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