What key is "Our Last Summer" in?

"Our Last Summer" by ABBA is in the key of D with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Our Last Summer" 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 "Our Last Summer" 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.

What chords are used in "Our Last Summer"?

This arrangement of "Our Last Summer" uses 20 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "Our Last Summer" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by ABBA can I play here?

Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The sum mer (D)air was soft and (Bm7)warm, the feel ing (D)right, the Par is (G)night (D)did its best to (Em)please us.

And stroll ing (E)down the E ly (Esus)sée

we had a (A)drink in each ca (D)fé, (A7)and (D)you,

you talked of (Bm7)pol i tics, phi (D)los o phy and (G)I (D)smiled like Mo na (G6)Li sa.

We had our chance,

it was a fine and true ro (Asus)mance.

I can still re (D)call (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)I still see it (D)all,

(A)walks a long the (D)Seine, (F#7)laugh ing in the (Bm)rain, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)mem ’ries that re (Dsus)main.

We made our (D)way a long the (Bm7)riv er and we (D)sat down in the (G)grass (D)by the Eif fel (Em)Tow er.

I was so (E)hap py we had (Esus)met,

it was the (A)age of no re (D)gret, (A7)oh (D)yes.

Those cra zy (D)years, that was the (G)time (D)of the flow er (G6)pow er,

but un der neath

we had a fear of fly ing, of get ting old,

a fear of slow ly dy ing.

We took the chance

like we were danc ing our last (Asus)dance.

I can still re (Dsus)hand, (A)Par is res tau (D)rants, (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)morn ing cro is (D)sants,

(A)liv ing for the (D)day, (F#7)wor ries far a (Bm)way, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)we could laugh and (Dsus)play.

And now you’re (D)work in’ in a (Bm7)bank, a fam ’ly (D)man, a foot ball (G)fan, (D)and your name is (Em)Har ry.

How dull it seems,

yet you’re the he ro of my (A)dreams.

I can still re (D)call (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)I still see it (D)all,

(A)walks a long the (D)Seine, (F#7)laugh ing in the (Bm)rain, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)mem ’ries that re (Dsus)main.

I can still re (D)call (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)I still see it (D)all,

(A)in the tour ist (D)jam (F#7)’round the No tre (Bm)Dame, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)walk ing hand in (Dsus)hand.

I can still re

Our Last Summer by ABBA

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful workout for smooth chord transitions — with 20 chords in play, your hands need to stay relaxed and move efficiently between shapes like D, Dmaj7, and D7, where often just one finger shifts.

Pay special attention to the walking bass pattern in your left hand; at 112 BPM it should feel like a gentle stroll, not a sprint, so practice that hand alone first until the movement feels automatic.

The trickiest spots will likely be transitions involving F#7 to Bm7 and the sus4 chords (Dsus4, Asus4, Esus4), where you need to hold common tones and only lift the fingers that actually move.

Loop those specific changes at half tempo until they're clean before speeding up.

Use light sustain pedal to connect the ballad feel, but change it with each new bass note to avoid mud.

This is the piece that will genuinely build your confidence moving through extended and suspended chords — once these shapes are under your fingers, you'll recognize them everywhere in pop music.

About “Our Last Summer”

What key is "Our Last Summer" in?: "Our Last Summer" by ABBA is in the key of D with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Our Last Summer" 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 "Our Last Summer" 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.
What chords are used in "Our Last Summer"?: This arrangement of "Our Last Summer" uses 20 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Our Last Summer" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?: Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.