Summertime

by New Kids On The Block
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Lyrics

Do you re mem ber or should I re wind to that your sum mer when you caught my eye.

I played ter it cool, the weath er was (F#m7)hot.

You had the (A)beau ty and the beach on (B)lock with your flip (F#m7)flops, half shirt, short in’ shorts, min i skirt, (A)walk in’ on the beach so (B)pret ty.

You was n’t (E)look in’ for a man when you (F#m7)saw me in the sand, but you (B)fell could for the boy from the cit y.

And I was like, “Hey girl, can I (G#m)get your num ber?” I re mem ber what you (E)told me, too.

“Don’t er call af ter ten,” but you know that I (B)did ’cause I could n’t stop think in’ ’bout you.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa, and all the good times (B)we had, ba by.

(E)Been a few years and I (F#m7)can’t de ny, whoa, the thought of you still (B)makes me cra zy.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa.

I’m sit tin’ here in the (B)sun with you on my (A)mind.

You are my sum mer (B)time.

Oh, I...

Do you re mem ber?

I’ll nev er for get touch in’ your bod y all you soak in’ wet.

The wa ter was cool, the feel in’ was (F#m7)hot, kiss in’ on (A)beau you while the o cean (B)rocked.

In your strap (F#m7)less sun dress, kick in’ back, no i stress (A)as long as we was to (B)geth er.

’Cause we were (E)feel ing young a love and we (F#m7)could n’t get e nough.

Ba by, (B)I could rem i nisce for the ev er.

And now I’m like, hey girl, don’t you (G#m)know I miss it, and I won der if you (E)miss it, too?

Nev er thought it would end ’til it did.

Now I’m (B)here and I can’t n’t stop think in’ ’bout you.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa, and all the good times (B)we had, ba by.

(E)Been a few years and I (F#m7)can’t de ny, whoa, the thought of you still (B)makes me cra zy.

I (E)think a bout you in the (F#m7)sum mer time, whoa.

I’m sit tin’ here in the (B)sun with you on my (A)mind.

You are my sum mer (B)time.

Oh, I...

Do you re mem (B)time.

Oh, I...

Oh, (E)sum mer end ed, (F#m7)win ter start ed.

(A)It got cold er (B)when we part ed (E)ways

as the sea sons changed.

The (E)win ter melt ed, (F#m7)spring I felt it.

(A)Sum mer time will (B)nev er be the (E)same with out (F#m7)you, my sum mer (A)time, my sum mer (B)time.

I (B)time.

Oh, I...

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, yeah.

Whoa,

whoa.

Whoa,

whoa.

Summertime — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Summertime" by New Kids On The Block: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 85 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Summertime”

What key is "Summertime" by New Kids On The Block 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 85 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 New Kids On The Block. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Summertime"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#m7, G#m.
What other songs by New Kids On The Block can I play here?
Try "THE RIGHT STUFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Summertime" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summertime" by New Kids On The Block. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Summertime" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Summertime" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.