What key is "Summertime" in?

"Summertime" by Kenny Chesney is in the key of E with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Summertime" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Summertime" 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 "Summertime"?

This arrangement of "Summertime" uses 7 chords: A, B, D, E, F#, F#7, F#m7.

How long does it take to learn "Summertime" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?

Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Sum mer time is fi n’lly here, that old at park De man is back in gear out on (A)for ty nine,

man, I can see the lights.

School’s out and the nights roll in, man, just like a long lost friend you ain’t (A)seen in a while.

Can’t help but smile.

And it’s two bare feet on the dash board,

young love and an old Ford.

Cheap shades and a (F#7)tat too and a Yoo (A)hoo

bot tle on the floor board.

Per fect song on the ra di o,

sing a long ’cause it’s one we know.

It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine, it’s sum mer time,

sweet sum mer time.

Tem p’ra ture says nine ty three that down at the De pos it and an tee, but that (A)swim min’ hole,

man, it’s can nice and cold.

Bi ki ni bot toms der neath, but boys’ hearts still skip a beat when them (A)girls in shim my

them old cut offs.

And it’s two bare feet on the dash board,

young love and an old Ford.

Cheap shades and a (F#7)tat too and a Yoo (A)hoo

bot tle on the floor board.

Per fect song on the ra di o,

sing a long ’cause it’s one we know.

It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine, it’s sum mer time,

sweet sum mer time.

The more things change,

the more they stay the same.

Don’t mat ter how old you are, when you know what I’m talk in’ ’bout.

(B)Yeah, ba by, when you got

Summertime by Kenny Chesney

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Summertime”

What key is "Summertime" in?: "Summertime" by Kenny Chesney is in the key of E with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Summertime" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Summertime" 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 "Summertime"?: This arrangement of "Summertime" uses 7 chords: A, B, D, E, F#, F#7, F#m7.
How long does it take to learn "Summertime" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?: Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.