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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Summertime" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 168 BPM.
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About “Summertime”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Summertime" 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. "Summertime" is in E.
- What key is "Summertime" by Kenny Chesney played in?
- Summertime is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Summertime"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Summertime" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Summertime"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Summertime"?
- "Summertime" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summertime"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, D, E, F#, F#7, F#m7.
- What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
- Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Summertime" 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. "Summertime" is in the key of E at 168 BPM.
- What chords are in "Summertime"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.