Summertime

· by George Gershwin

Musical/Soundtrack C Easy George Gershwin

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Summertime

George Gershwin120 BPM

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Lyrics

(E7)Sum mer (Am6)time

an’ the (E7)liv in’ is (Am6)eas (E7)y,

(E7)fish are (Dm)jump in’

an’ the cot ton (D#dim)is (E)high.

(E7)Oh yo’ (Am6)dad dy’s (E7)rich,

an’ yo’ (E7)ma is good (Am6)look

(E7)in’,

so (C)hush, lit tle (Am)ba by, (D7)don’

(F)you (Am)cry.

One of these (Am6)morn in’s

you goin’ to (E7)rise up (Am6)sing

(E7)in’,

(E7)then you’ll (Dm)spread yo’ (F)wings

an’ you’ll take (D#dim)the (E)sky.

But till that (Am6)morn in’

there’s a (E7)noth in’ can (Am6)harm

(E7)you

with (C)Dad dy an’ (Am)Mam my (F6)stand

in’

(Am)by.

Summertime — Piano Lead Sheet

"Summertime" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “Summertime”

What key is "Summertime" by George Gershwin played in?: Summertime 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 "Summertime"?: The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Summertime" 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 "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 George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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