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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran: 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, 158 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 Blues”
- What key is "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran played in?
- Summertime Blues 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 Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 158 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Summertime Blues" 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 Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Summertime Blues"?
- "Summertime Blues" was originally performed by Eddie Cochran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summertime Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B7, C, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Eddie Cochran can I play here?
- Try "Summertime Blues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Summertime Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran. 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 Blues" 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 Blues" 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.