What key is "Summertime, Summertime" in?

"Summertime, Summertime" by The Jamies is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Summertime, Summertime" 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, Summertime" 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.

What chords are used in "Summertime, Summertime"?

This arrangement of "Summertime, Summertime" uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, G7, Gm.

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

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

Lyrics

It’s (CN.C.)sum mer time, sum mer time, sum sum sum mer time.

(F)Sum mer time, (Dm)sum mer time, (Gm)sum sum (C7)sum mer time.

(F)Sum mer time, (Bb)sum mer time, (Gm)sum sum (C7)sum mer time.

(F)Sum mer time, (Bb)sum mer time, (Gm)sum sum (C7)sum mer time, (F)sum mer time.

Well, (C)shut them books in’ and (Gm)throw ’em a (C7)way.

(C)Say good to bye to my (Gm)dull school (C7)days.

(F)Look a (C)live and (Gm)change your (C7)ways.

It’s (F)sum mer time.

Well, no more stud y ing His to ry, and (C)no more va read ing Ge og ra phy.

And (Bb)no more dull er, Ge me om e try, be (F)cause (G7)it’s (C)sum (G7)mer (C)time.

It’s (C7)time to head straight (F)for them hills.

It’s (C7)time to live and (F)have some thrills.

(Bb)Come a long and (F)have a ball, a (C)reg u (G7)lar (C)free for all.

Well, (C)are you com in’ or (Gm)are ’em you (C7)ain’t?

(C)You slow to pokes are my (Gm)one com (C7)plaint.

(F)Hur ry (C)up be (Gm)fore I (C7)faint.

It’s (F)sum mer time.

Well, I’m so hap py that I could flip; oh, (C)how I va love tion to take a trip.

I’m (Bb)sor ry, teach er, but me zip your lip, be (F)cause (G7)it’s (C)sum (G7)mer (C)time.

It’s (C7)time to head straight (F)for them hills.

It’s (C7)time to live and (F)have some thrills.

(Bb)Come a long and (F)have a ball, a (C)reg u (G7)lar (C)free for all.

Well,

It’s (F)sum mer time.

Summertime, Summertime by The Jamies

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Summertime, Summertime”

What key is "Summertime, Summertime" in?: "Summertime, Summertime" by The Jamies is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Summertime, Summertime" 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, Summertime" 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.
What chords are used in "Summertime, Summertime"?: This arrangement of "Summertime, Summertime" uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, G7, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Summertime, Summertime" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.