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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Summertime Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Summertime Blues" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Summertime Blues" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Summertime Blues" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Summertime Blues" is in the key of E at 158 BPM.
- What chords are in "Summertime Blues"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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