Summertime

by New Kids On The Block

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Do you re mem ber or should I re wind to that your sum mer when you caught my eye.

I played ter it cool, the weath er was (F#m7)hot.

You had the (A)beau ty and the beach on (B)lock with your flip (F#m7)flops, half shirt, short in’ shorts, min i skirt, (A)walk in’ on the beach so (B)pret ty.

You was n’t (E)look in’ for a man when you (F#m7)saw me in the sand, but you (B)fell could for the boy from the cit y.

And I was like, “Hey girl, can I (G#m)get your num ber?” I re mem ber what you (E)told me, too.

“Don’t er call af ter ten,” but you know that I (B)did ’cause I could n’t stop think in’ ’bout you.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa, and all the good times (B)we had, ba by.

(E)Been a few years and I (F#m7)can’t de ny, whoa, the thought of you still (B)makes me cra zy.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa.

I’m sit tin’ here in the (B)sun with you on my (A)mind.

You are my sum mer (B)time.

Oh, I...

Do you re mem ber?

I’ll nev er for get touch in’ your bod y all you soak in’ wet.

The wa ter was cool, the feel in’ was (F#m7)hot, kiss in’ on (A)beau you while the o cean (B)rocked.

In your strap (F#m7)less sun dress, kick in’ back, no i stress (A)as long as we was to (B)geth er.

’Cause we were (E)feel ing young a love and we (F#m7)could n’t get e nough.

Ba by, (B)I could rem i nisce for the ev er.

And now I’m like, hey girl, don’t you (G#m)know I miss it, and I won der if you (E)miss it, too?

Nev er thought it would end ’til it did.

Now I’m (B)here and I can’t n’t stop think in’ ’bout you.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa, and all the good times (B)we had, ba by.

(E)Been a few years and I (F#m7)can’t de ny, whoa, the thought of you still (B)makes me cra zy.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa.

I’m sit tin’ here in the (B)sun with you on my (A)mind.

You are my sum mer (B)time.

Oh, I...

Do you re mem (B)time.

Oh, I...

Oh, (E)sum mer end ed, (F#m7)win ter start ed.

(A)It got cold er (B)when we part ed (E)ways

as the sea sons changed.

The (E)win ter melt ed, (F#m7)spring I felt it.

(A)Sum mer time will (B)nev er be the (E)same with out (F#m7)you, my sum mer (A)time, my sum mer (B)time.

I (B)time.

Oh, I...

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, yeah.

Whoa,

whoa.

Whoa,

whoa.

Summertime by New Kids On The Block — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Summertime by New Kids On The Block 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 E at 85 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Summertime" 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 "Summertime"?
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 "Summertime" use?
Just 6 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#m7, G#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other New Kids On The Block songs work for kids?
Try "THE RIGHT STUFF". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.