Our Last Summer

by ABBA
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Our Last Summer" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 112 BPM.

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

Can I play "Our Last Summer" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Our Last Summer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Our Last Summer" by ABBA played in?
Our Last Summer is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Our Last Summer"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Our Last Summer" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Our Last Summer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Our Last Summer"?
"Our Last Summer" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Our Last Summer"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, +12 more.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Our Last Summer"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Our Last Summer" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Our Last Summer"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Our Last Summer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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