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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Summertime" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 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”

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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