What key is "Summertime Blues" in?

"Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 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.

How long does it take to learn "Summertime Blues" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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.

Lyrics

I’m a gon na raise a fuss, I’m a gon na raise a hol ler,

a bout a work in’ all sum mer just to try to earn a dol lar.

Ev ’ry (F)time I call my ba by, try to get a date, my boss says, “No dice, son, you got ta work late.” Some times I won der what I’m a gon na (G7)do, but there (C)ain’t no cure for the sum mer (G7)time (C)blues.

A well, my (C)Mom ’n’ Pa pa told me, “Son, you got ta make some mon ey

I’m if you wan na use the car to go a rid in’ next ed Sun day.”

Well, I (F)did n’t go to work, gress told the boss I was sick, “Now you like to help you, car ’cause you too young work to lick.” (F)Some times I won der what I’m a gon na (G7)do, but there (C)ain’t no cure for the sum mer (G7)time (C)blues.

I’m gon na (C)take ’n’ two pa weeks, me, gon na have a fine va ca tion.

I’m gon na take na my the prob lem to the U in’ nit ed Na tions!

Well, I (F)called n’t my to Con gress man and he I said, quote, “I’d you like to help you, Son, but you’re too young work to vote!” (F)Some times I won der what I’m a gon na (G7)do, but there (C)ain’t no cure for the sum mer (G7)time (C)blues.

I’m gon na

Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Summertime Blues”

What key is "Summertime Blues" in?: "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 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.
How long does it take to learn "Summertime Blues" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.