Lyrics
In the good old sum mer time,
in the (C)good old sum mer (G)time,
stroll ing through the shad y (Em)lanes
(A)with your ba by (D7)mine.
You (G)hold her hand and she holds yours, and (C)that’s a ver y good (G)sign
that she’s your toot sey woot sey (Em)in the (A7)good old (D7)sum mer (G)time.
In The Good Old Summertime by Ren Shields
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “In The Good Old Summertime”
- What key is "In The Good Old Summertime" in?
- "In The Good Old Summertime" by Ren Shields is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "In The Good Old Summertime" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "In The Good Old Summertime" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "In The Good Old Summertime" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.


