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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Summertime Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 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 play "Summertime Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Summertime Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran played in?
- Summertime Blues is arranged in the key of C 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 120 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 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 a complete beginner play "Summertime Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Summertime Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Summertime Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Summertime Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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