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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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[Am]Ridin' in the drop [Asus2]top with the top down
[Am]Saw you [Asus2]switchin' lanes, girl
[F]Pull up to the [G]red light, lookin' right
[Am]Come here, let me [F]get your name, girl
[G]Tell me where you from, [Am]what you do, what you like
[F]Let me pick [G]your brain, girl
[Am]And tell me how they got that pretty [G]little face on that pretty little frame, girl
[Am]But lemme show you 'round, [F]let me take you out
[G]Bet you we can [Am]have some fun, girl
[F]'Cause we can do [G]it fast, fast, slow
[Am]Whichever way you [F]wanna run, girl
[G]But let me buy [Am]you drinks, better yet rings
[F]Do it, how you [G]want it done, girl
[Am]And who woulda thought that you [Am]could be the one, 'cause I
[F]I can't wait to [G]fall in love with you
[Am]You can't wait to [F]fall in love with me
[G]This just can't be [Am]summer love, you'll see
[F]This just can't [G]be summer love (L-O-V-E)
[Am]Come on and lemme show you [F]'round, let me take you out
[G]Bet you we could [Am]have some fun, girl
[G]'Cause we can dress it [Am]up, we can dress it down
[F]Any way you [G]want it done, girl
[Am]Or we can stay [F]home, talking on the phone
[G]Rap until we [Am]see the sun, girl
[F]Do what I gotta do, just gotta [G]show you that I'm the one, girl
[Am]Well, I'ma freak you [F]right, each and every night
[G]I know how to [Am]do it insane, girl
[Am]'Cause I can make [Asus2]it hot, make it stop
[Am]Make you wanna [Asus2]say my name, girl
[F]Come on, baby, please, [G]'cause I'm on my knees
[Am]Can't get you [F]off my brain, girl
[G]But who woulda thought that you [Am]could be the one, 'cause I
[F]I can't wait to [G]fall in love with you
[Am]You can't wait to [F]fall in love with me
[G]This just can't be [Am]summer love, you'll see
[F]This just can't [G]be summer love (L-O-V-E)
[F]'Cause I can't wait to [G]fall in love with you
[Am]You can't wait to [F]fall in love with me
[G]This just can't be [Am]summer love, you'll see
[F]This just can't [G]be summer love (L-O-V-E)
[Am]The summer's over for the [Am]both of us (summer's over)
[Asus2]But that doesn't mean we should [Am]give up on love (don't give up)
[Asus2]You're the one that I've [F]been thinking of (you're the one)
[G]And I knew the day I [Am]met you, you'd be the one, oh
[F]I can't wait to [G]fall in love with you
[Am]You can't wait to [F]fall in love with me
[G]This just can't be [Am]summer love, you'll see
[F]This just can't [G]be summer love (L-O-V-E)
[F]'Cause I can't wait to [G]fall in love with you
[Am]You can't wait to [F]fall in love with me
[G]This just can't be [Am]summer love, you'll see
[F]This just can't [G]be summer love (L-O-V-E)
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Summer Love by Justin Timberlake is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Summer Love by Justin Timberlake: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Asus2 to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – Asus2 – VI – VII – iv – E7
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmAsus2FG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
DmE7
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAMAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyAMOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.
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pianoChord Family AM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: AM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – Asus2 – VI – VII – iv – E7•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Summer Love (Justin Timberlake)?
To play the Easy Chords for Summer Love, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Summer Love?
The original recording key for Summer Love by Justin Timberlake is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
