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Sum mer time is fi n’lly here, that old ball park De man is back in gear out on (Bb)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 (Bb)seen in a while.
Can’t help but smile.
And it’s two bare feet on the dash board,
young (C)love and an old Ford.
Cheap shades and a (G7)tat too and a Yoo (Bb)hoo
bot tle on the floor board.
Per fect (G7)song on the ra di o,
sing a (C)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 (Bb)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 (Bb)girls in shim my
them old cut offs.
And it’s two bare feet on the dash board,
young (C)love and an old Ford.
Cheap shades and a (G7)tat too and a Yoo (Bb)hoo
bot tle on the floor board.
Per fect (G7)song on the ra di o,
sing a (C)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 (F)old you are, when you know what I’m talk in’ ’bout.
(C)Yeah, ba by, when you got
Summertime — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Summertime" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Summertime”
- Why does "Summertime" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Summertime".
- What key is "Summertime" by Kenny Chesney played in?
- Summertime is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 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 Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Summertime"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Summertime".
- Can I see all the notes in "Summertime"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.