Key: G
Introduction:
G
It was the last day of summer
C
It was the first of a new romance
D
He walked into her on the corner
C G
She said: I don't dance
G
He said: Baby let me teach you
C
She said: Okay, when ?
D
He said: So how can I reach you baby ?
C G
I'd really like to see you again
G
He picked her up on a Friday night
C
He took her for a bite to eat
D
His heart was beating and his hands were shaking
C G
She thought he was sweet
G
And he stood on her shoes on the dance floor
C
Well, they were doing it cheek to cheek
D
And he walked her home and he kissed her
C G
He was walking on air all week
G7
Well, they couldn't stand to be apart
C7
They couldn't leave one another alone
D7
Her mama used to say: I'ts getting late sweetheart,
C7 G7
it's time that boy went home
G7
And upstairs papa kissed mama
C7
And she gave him a sweet caress
D7
He said: Here's to the two young lovers
C7 G7
Let's wish 'em every happiness
G
It was the last day of summer
C
They came walking home hand in hand
D
They went and told her mama
C G
They showed her the wedding band
G
Mama cried and poured the wine
C
Papa just said God Bless
D
Now, here's to the two young lovers
C
Let's wish 'em every happiness