In The Summertime

by Mungo Jerry
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In the (E)sum mer time, when the wea ther is high, you can stretch right up an’ (E7)touch the sky, when the (A7)wea ther’s fine, you got wo men, you got wo men on your (E)mind.

Have a (B7)drink, have a drive, (A7)go out an’ see what you can (E)find.

If her (E)dad dy’s rich take her out for a meal, if her dad dy’s poor just (E7)do you feel.

Speed a (A7)long the lane, do a ton, or a ton an’ twen ty (E)five.

When the (B7)sun goes down

(A7)make it, make it good in a (E)by

We’re not

In The Summertime β€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "In The Summertime" by Mungo Jerry. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œIn The Summertime”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "In The Summertime" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "In The Summertime".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "In The Summertime" by Mungo Jerry in?
The backing track is in E at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "In The Summertime" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "In The Summertime"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "In The Summertime", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "In The Summertime" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "In The Summertime"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "In The Summertime"?
"In The Summertime" was originally performed by Mungo Jerry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "In The Summertime" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "In The Summertime" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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