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Sum mer (C#)time, ings
time,
(C)and gon na the liv in’ is (Em)eas
(G)y.
Fish are
(Am)jump in’ out
and the (A7)cot ton, Lord,
cot ton’s (B7)high.
Your dad til dy’s (C#)rich ing,
and your (Am7)ma,
she’s (Em)so good (Em)look in’, babe.
Think she’s look in’ (A7)good now.
Hush, my ba by, (Em)ba by, ba by, ba by, ba by,
hon ey, (B7)no, no, no, no, don’t you (Em)cry,
don’t you cry.
(B7)One of these
Summertime — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Summertime" by Janis Joplin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Summertime”
- Can I learn "Summertime" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Summertime" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Summertime" by Janis Joplin 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 90 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 Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summertime"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B, B7, C, C#dim7, C#m7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Summertime"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Summertime" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Summertime"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Summertime" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
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