That Sunday, That Summer

by Nat "King" Cole

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(Eb)If I had to (Fm7)choose

(Bb)just

(Gm7)one (Eb)day: If I had to (Bb)choose

just (Gm7)one

(C)day

to last my whole (Bb)life (Ebmaj7)through,

It would (C7)sure ly (Bb)be

that (Gm7)Sun

(C)day,

the day that I (Bb7)met (Eb7)you.

(Ab)New born whip poor wills

were (Abm6)call in’ from the hills;

(Gm7)sum mer was a com in’ in, but (C9)fast.

(Fm)Lots of daf fo dils

were (Db9)show in’ of their skills,

(Am7)nod ding all to (D7)geth er I could (Gmaj7)al most hear them (G6)whis per:

“Go on, kiss her, go (Gm7)on (F#m7)and (Fm7)kiss (Bb)her!”

(C7)If I had to (Bb)choose

one (Gm7)mo

(C)ment

to live with in (Bb7)my (Ebmaj7)heart,

(C7)It would be that (Fm7)ten (Bb)der

(Gm7)mo

(C)ment

re call ing how

(Bb7)we (C7)start

ed,

(Fm)Dar ling, it would (Abm)be

(Gm7)when you smiled at (C7)me

(Fm7)that way

that (Abm6)Sun day,

(Bb)that (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Bb)choose

just (Gm7)one

(C)day

to last my whole (Bb)life (Ebmaj7)through,

It would (C7)sure ly (Bb)be

that (Gm7)Sun

(C)day,

the day that I (Bb7)met (Eb7)you.

(Ab)New born whip poor wills

were (Abm6)call in’ from the hills;

(Gm7)sum mer was a com in’ in, but (C9)fast.

(Fm)Lots of daf fo dils

were (Db9)show in’ of their skills,

(Am7)nod ding all to (D7)geth er I could (Gmaj7)al most hear them (G6)whis per:

“Go on, kiss her, go (Gm7)on (F#m7)and (Fm7)kiss (Bb)her!”

(C7)If I had to (Bb)choose

one (Gm7)mo

(C)ment

to live with in (Bb7)my (Ebmaj7)heart,

(C7)It would be that (Fm7)ten (Bb)der

(Gm7)mo

(C)ment

re call ing how

(Bb7)we (C7)start

ed,

(Fm)Dar ling, it would (Abm)be

(Gm7)when you smiled at (C7)me

(Fm7)that way

that (Abm6)Sun day,

(Bb)that (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Fm)choose

(Bb7)just

(Eb7)one day.

That Sunday, That Summer by Nat "King" Cole — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That Sunday, That Summer by Nat "King" Cole 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 Ab at 75 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "That Sunday, That Summer" 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 "That Sunday, That Summer"?
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.