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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Summer Of '69" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 128 BPM.
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About “Summer Of '69”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Summer Of '69" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Summer Of '69" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Summer Of '69" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Summer Of '69" is in the key of C at 128 BPM.
- What chords are in "Summer Of '69"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.