Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues Chords

ChordsF, Bb, C

Strumming↓-↓↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

FBbCFFBbCF

FI’mgonnaraiseafuss,

I’mgonnaraiseahollerFBbCF

F‘Boutaworkin’allsummer

JusttotrytoearndollarFBbCF

BbEverytimeIcallmybaby,trytogetadate

MyFbosssays“nodicesonyougottaworklate”

BbSometimesIwonderwhatI’ma’gonnado

ButthereFain’tnocureforthesummertimeblues

FBbCFFBbCF

FWellmyMomandPoppatoldme

SonyougottamakesomemoneyFBbCF

FIfyouwannausethecar

Togo‘ridinnextSundayFBbCF

WellIBbdidn’tgotowork,toldthebossIwassick.

NowyouFcan’thavethecar’causeyoudidn’tworkalick”

BbSometimesIwonderwhatI’ma’gonnado

ButthereFain’tnocureforthesummertimeblues

FBbCFFBbCF

I’mFgonnataketwoweeks

GonnahavefinevacationFBbCF

I’mFgonnatakemyproblem

TotheUnitedNationsFBbCF

BbWellIcalledmycongressmanandhesaid,quote

F“I’dliketohelpyousonbutyou’retooyoungtovote’

BbSometimesIwonderwhatI’ma’gonnado

ButthereFain’tnocureforthesummertimeblues

FBbCFFBbCF

ArtistEddie Cochran

AlbumSingle

GenresRock and roll, Rockabilly

Year1958

KeyF

DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Summertime Blues on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Summertime Blues uses these transitions most often: F → Bb (20), Bb → C (14), and C → F (14). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - Bb chord transition.

1. F → Bb chord transition

To move from F to Bb:

Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 20 times.

2. Bb → C chord transition

To move from Bb to C:

While playing Bb, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

3. C → F chord transition

Here's how to move from C to F:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

Summertime Blues chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Summertime Blues.

Summertime Blues includes 54 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Summertime Blues contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Summertime Blues connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → Bb: 5%
After Bb, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
- Bb → F: 34%
- Bb → C: 20%