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Bummerland


"Bummerland" by AJR is a popular song performed in the key of D major. Released on August 28, 2020, it is the lead single from the band's fourth studio album "OK Orchestra." Produced and composed by AJR, consisting of the independent musical trio of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, the song combines elements of pop, alternative, and electronic music. Fun trivia about "Bummerland" includes the fact that it was written during the COVID-19 pandemic and inspired by the band's desire to bring some joy and escapism to their fans. The melody of the song features catchy hooks, energetic beats, and a mix of electronic and organic instrumentation, creating a lively and upbeat atmosphere.

Semitone
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Octava
Bummerland - AJR

g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , here I am
e e C# b g# f# e
Better nix my summer plans
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , give a cheer
e e C# C# b b g# f# e e
'Cause you're only going up from here

( e f# a g# e f# a g# )

C# b C# E C# b g# f#
This month , I got seven haircuts
f# g# b g# f# f# g# e
And now my hair is all gone

b C# b b C# E C# b g# f#
It's sad but I've been alone for too long
f# g# b g# f# f# e
So I keep getting haircuts

e C# b g#
It's my all time low
e e C# b g# f#
And I just can't wait
d# e C# C# b g#
'Cause the quicker I'm there
e e C# C# b g# f# e
Is the quicker I'll say

g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , here I am
e e C# b g# f# e
Better nix my summer plans
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , give a cheer
e e C# C# b b g# f# e e
'Cause you're only going up from here
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , here I am
e e C# b g# f# e
Better nix my summer plans
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , sorry dear
e e C# C# b b g# f# e e
'But you're only going up from here

f# e e c# f# e e
c# g# f# f# c# g# f# f#
c# f# e e c# f# e e
c# g# f# f# c# g# f# f#

e C# b g#
It's my all time low
e e C# b g# f#
And I just can't wait
d# e C# C# b g#
'Cause the quicker I'm there
e e C# C# b g# f# e
Is the quicker I'll say

g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , here I am
e e C# b g# f# e
Better nix my summer plans
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , give a cheer
e e C# C# b b g# f# e e
'Cause you're only going up from here
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , here I am
e e C# b g# f# e
Better nix my summer plans
g# f# g# f# g# c#
Bummerland , sorry dear
e e C# C# b b g# f# e e
'But you're only going up from here