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I got my (C)first real six string, bought it at the five and dime.
Played it ’til my fin gers bled,
was the sum mer of six ty nine.
Me and some guys from school
had a band and we tried real hard.
Jim my quit, Jo dy got mar ried.
Should a known we’d nev er get far.
Oh, when I (G)look back now,
that sum mer seemed to (F)last for ev er, and if I (G)had the choice,
yeah, I’d al ways (F)wan na be there.
Those were the (G)best days of my life.
Oh, yeah,
back in the sum mer of (C)six ty nine.
Summer Of '69 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Summer Of '69" by Bryan Adams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 128 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Summer Of '69”
- What key is "Summer Of '69" by Bryan Adams played in?
- Summer Of '69 is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Summer Of '69"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Summer Of '69" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Summer Of '69"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Summer Of '69"?
- "Summer Of '69" was originally performed by Bryan Adams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summer Of '69"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?
- Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Summer Of '69" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summer Of '69" by Bryan Adams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Summer Of '69" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Summer Of '69" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.