Rivermaya - Lonely Summer Time Chords

intro;G,Dsus,Em,Bm,C,G,Am,D7,G

I
 G               Dsus
 Should i say or shall i hope
 Em              Bm
 these much i can do
 C            G
 chances been elusive seen and
 Am            Dsus  G          
 so that loving you, let me take
      Dsus         Em
 your heart desire makes me up 
                 Bm    C         
 your first love fire, then you
      G                   Am
 told how much you should that 
            Dsus
 i can never be.........


refrain;
 G              Dsus
 waiting for the time
 Em          Bm
 wishing for love
 C           G      
 hoping that someday would
      Am    
 be as so much more than
 Dsus
 friends.....

chorus;
 G              Dsus   Em
 deep within my heart, i can
       Bm     C           
 never smile, deep within the
 G                  Am          
 love that keeps on hearting me
 Dsus    G              Dsus
 apart...take me to the sky
 Em             Bm   C
 hold me till i cry, makes me
 G       
 forget that one....
 Am     D7     G
 lonely summer time.....

II
(same chords I)
I've alone, i've been so sad
since you said goodbye,will
be friends i must pretend
though it really heart inside,
just take my heart, when you
smile and close your eyes
the day that keep stronger,
stronger day by day......

repeat refrain,chorus

fade....
 Am     D7     G
 lonely summer time........



How to play "Lonely Summer Time" on guitar

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)

Intro Chords:
The song starts with an introspective chord 
progression that sets the tone for a nostalgic 
summer narrative.

Intro: G Dsus Em Bm C G Am D7 G

Playing Tips:
- Use a gentle strumming pattern to convey the 
  mellow mood of the intro.
- Pay attention to the emotional flow as you 
  transition between chords.

Verse I Chords:
The verse uses G, Dsus, Em, Bm, C, Am, and Dsus to 
explore themes of unrequited love and missed 
opportunities.

G             Dsus
Should i say or shall i hope
Em            Bm 
these much i can do
C           G 
chances been elusive seen and
Am           Dsus  G          
so that loving you

Playing Tips:
- Maintain a soft and consistent strumming pattern 
  to match the lyrical content.
- Focus on the lyrical delivery to enhance the 
  song's narrative.

Refrain Chords:
The refrain uses the same set of chords as the verse, 
adding a layer of longing and anticipation.

G             Dsus
waiting for the time
Em          Bm 
wishing for love
C           G      
hoping that someday would
Am    
be as so much more than
Dsus
friends.....

Playing Tips:
- Allow the chords to resonate, particularly on the 
  C and Am, to emphasize the sense of longing.

Chorus Chords:
The chorus intensifies the emotion with a heartfelt 
declaration using G, Dsus, Em, Bm, C, Am, and D7.

G             Dsus   Em 
deep within my heart, i can
Bm    C           
never smile, deep within the
G                  Am          
love that keeps on hurting me
Dsus    G             Dsus
apart...take me to the sky
Em            Bm   C 
hold me till i cry, makes me
G       
forget that one....
Am     D7     G 
lonely summer time.....

Playing Tips:
- Use a slightly more dynamic strumming pattern in 
  the chorus to elevate the emotional intensity.
- Highlight the D7 chord to give a sense of 
  resolution at the end of the chorus.

Common Mistakes:
- Not adjusting the dynamics between the verse, 
  refrain, and chorus, which can make the song 
  sound monotonous.
- Missing the emotional cues in the lyrics that 
  should guide the intensity of your playing.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Lonely Summer Time" reflects on the pangs of 
loneliness and unreturned love during what should 
be a joyful season. It captures the melancholy of 
longing for companionship and the bittersweet 
memories of past summers.

Ensure your playing captures the introspective 
and somber mood of the song, allowing each chord 
to resonate with the emotional depth of a lonely 
summer.