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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran 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, 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”
- Can I learn "Summertime Blues" 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 Blues" with hands-separate practice in E at 158 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Summertime Blues"?
- 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 Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Summertime Blues"?
- 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 Blues" is in the key of E at 158 BPM.
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