Summertime Blues

by Eddie Cochran
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Well, I’m a (CN.C.)gon na raise a fuss, me, I’m a gon na raise a hol ler,

a bout a (CN.C.)take ing use the sum mer just to try to earn a dol lar.

Ev ’ry (A)time I call my ba by, try to get a date, “Now, my (CN.C.)boss to says, “No dice, son, you got ta work a late.” (A)Some times I won der what I’m a gon na do, but there (E)ain’t (CN.C.)no cure for the sum mer time blues.

Oh well, my (CN.C.)mom ’n’ pa pa told me, “Son, you’ve got to make some mon ey

I’m if you (CN.C.)take to my the car to go a rid ing next ed Sun day.”

Well, I (A)did n’t go to work, and boss man I was sick.

“Now, “I’d (CN.C.)can’t to use the car ’cause you did n’t work to lick.” (A)Some times I won der what I’m a gon na do, but there (E)ain’t (CN.C.)no cure for the sum mer time blues.

Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 158 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Summertime Blues

What key is "Summertime Blues" in?
"Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran is in the key of E with a tempo of 158 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Summertime Blues" 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 Blues" 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.
What chords are used in "Summertime Blues"?
This arrangement of "Summertime Blues" uses 4 chords: A, B7, C, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Summertime Blues" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Eddie Cochran can I play here?
Try "Summertime Blues". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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