Summer Of '69

· by Bryan Adams

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I got my first real six string; bought it at the five and dime;

played it ’til my fin gers bled;

was the sum mer of six ty nine.

Me and some guys from school in’ had a ev band ’ry and we tried real hard.

Jim my eve quit nin’s and Jo dy got mar ried; I should a bout known and that’s when we’d nev er get far.

Stand Oh, when I (A)look back now,

that sum mer seemed to (G)last for ev er, and if when I (A)had the choice,

I yeah, I’d al ways (G)wan na be there.

Those were the (A)best days of my (D)life.

Ain’t no use in com plain in’; when you ev got ’ry a that’s job to do.

Spend my when quit I down play at the drive in, I think a bout known you, won der we’d I er met you.

Stand in’ on your (A)ma ma’s porch,

you told me that you’d (G)wait for ev er.

Oh, and when you (A)held my hand,

I knew that it was (G)now or nev er.

Those were the (A)best days of my (D)life.

Back in the sum mer of (D)six ty nine.

Man, we were (Bb)kill in’ time, we were (C)young and rest less, we (Bb)need ed to un wind.

I guess (Bb)noth in’ can last for ev er, for ev er, no!

Back in the sum mer of (D)six ty nine.

It was the sum mer of (D)six ty nine.

It was the sum mer of (D)six ty nine.

Summer Of '69 by Bryan Adams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Summer Of '69” by Bryan Adams in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Summer Of '69" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Summer Of '69"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Summer Of '69" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Bb, Bm, C, D, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bryan Adams songs work for kids?: Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.