Complete Guitar Guide: Chords, Lyrics & Strumming for 'Spring into Summer'
By Marcus Vance
Understanding how each section functions allows you to memorize the song quickly without staring constantly at lead sheet notes. The table below outlines the structural transitions, functional harmony, and performance considerations for each passage.
| Song Section | Chord Sequence (Relative to Capo 2) | Harmonic Function | Right-Hand Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro / Verse | Cadd9, G/B, Am7, Fmaj7 | I, V6/4, vi7, IVmaj7 | Hybrid fingerstyle picking |
| Pre-Chorus | Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, Gsus4, G | ii7, iii7, IVmaj7, V4-3 | Single downward brushes per measure |
| Chorus | C, G/B, Am7, G, Fmaj7, G | I, V6/4, vi7, V, IV, V | Dynamic syncopated strumming |
| Bridge | Am7, D/F#, Fmaj7, Fm6 | vi, V/V, IVmaj7, iv (Minor Subdominant) | Building crescendos with thumb brush |
| Outro | Cadd9, Fmaj7, Cadd9, Fmaj7, C | I, IVmaj7, I, IVmaj7, I | Decrescendo, ritardando fingerpicking |
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