Summertime Sadness

“Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Rey, is a bittersweet anthem with a dreamy and cinematic production. I love Lana’s signature breathy, crooning vocals. Together it creates an atmosphere of beautiful longing. It’s a summer song that acknowledges the shadows within the sunshine — where even the most joyful moments are tinged with a sense of impending loss.

I performed Summertime Sadness on YouTube way back in 2013. It was definitely time for a redo. I’m a much better self editor now, and I made this arrangement easier to play.

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How to play Summertime Sadness | fingerstyle guitar

The guitar tab for this piece is beautifully written across 3 pages. I recommend it for intermediate guitar players and up. Enjoy!

The guitar tab is available below:

My song structure looks like this in accordance with the guitar tab:

Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus

Bridge, Pre-Chorus, Chorus

End

**Lana Del Rey: Summertime Sadness | fingerstyle guitar

This piece is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 2nd fret.