Summertime

by George Gershwin
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Summertime

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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, (F)don’

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 by George Gershwin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Summertime”

What key is "Summertime" in?
"Summertime" by George Gershwin is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Summertime" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Summertime" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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