Learn "IN THE SUMMERTIME" by Ray Dorset on Piano

Master "IN THE SUMMERTIME" by Ray Dorset with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 132 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 132 BPM.

Lyrics

(E)Ch ch ch, uh! Ch ch ch, uh! Ch ch ch, uh! Ch ch ch, uh! (A)Ch ch ch, uh! Ch ch ch, uh! (E)Ch ch ch, uh! Ch ch ch, uh! (B)Ch ch ch, uh! (A)Ch ch ch, uh! (E)Ch ch ch, uh! Ch ch ch. In the sum mer time when the weath er is high, you can stretch right wear up bright clothes, and ’ll touch what the sky. time When the (A)weath er’s fine, you got wom en, you got wom en on your (E)mind. Have a (B)drink, have a drive, you can (A)go out and see good what you can (E)find. If her dad dy’s rich, take her out for a meal. If her dad dy’s wear poor, bright clothes, just ’ll do be you feel. time Speed a (A)long the lane, do a ton ing or a ton and twen ty (E)five. When the (B)sun goes down nice, bring your (A)make it, make it all in a lay (E)find. If her (E)by. We’re no threat, peo ple. We’re not dirt y, we’re not mean. We love ev ’ry bod y, but we do as we please. When the (A)weath er’s fine, we go fish ing or go swim ming in the (E)sea. We’re al ways (B)hap py. Life’s for (A)liv ing, yeah, that’s our phi los o (E)phy. Sing a long with us, dee dee dee dee dee. Dah do dah dah dah. Yeah, we’re hap hap py. (A)Dah dah dah, dee dah do dee do do dah do (E)dah. Dah do (B)dah dah dah (A)dah dah dah do dah dah. (E)town.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
132 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "In The Summertime" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.