Sum mer time
and the (Bm7)liv in’
is ea sy.
Fish are jump (Ebm7)in’ and the cot ton’s high.
Your (Bm7)dad dy’s rich
and (Bm7)your Ma’s
good look (Bm7)in’
so (Cmaj7)hush lit tle ba by, ba by, don’t you (Bm7)cry.
One (Am7)of these morn in’s
(Bm7)your gon na rise up sing (Bm7)in’?
Then you’ll spread your (Ebm7)wings
and you’ll take
to the (F9)sky.
But ’til that (Bm7)morn in’
there (Bm7)ain’t no thing’ can harm you,
with (Cmaj7)dad dy and mom my,
mom
my stand in’ (Bm7)by.
Sum mer time
and the (Bm7)liv in’
is ea sy.
Fish are jump (Ebm7)in’
and the cot ton’s high.
Your (Bm7)dad dy’s rich
and (Bm7)your Ma’s
good look (Bm7)in’
so (Cmaj7)hush lit tle ba by,
ba by, don’t
you (Bm7)cry.
One (Am7)of these morn in’s
(Bm7)your
gon na rise up sing (Bm7)in’?
Then you’ll spread your (Ebm7)wings
and you’ll take
to the (F9)sky.
But ’til that (Bm7)morn in’
there (Bm7)ain’t no thing’ can harm you,
with (Cmaj7)dad dy and mom my,
mom my stand in’ (Bm7)by.
So (Cm7)hush lit tle (Am7)ba by,
ba by (E7)don’t you (CN.C.)cry.
Summertime (From Porgy And Bess) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)" by Eva Cassidy: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)" by Eva Cassidy in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)"?
- "Summertime (From Porgy And Bess)" was originally performed by Eva Cassidy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Eva Cassidy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Eva Cassidy: "Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)", "Danny Boy", "Drowning In The Sea Of Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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