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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Summertime, Summertime" by The Jamies: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 160 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, Summertime”
- What key is "Summertime, Summertime" by The Jamies played in?
- Summertime, Summertime is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Summertime, Summertime"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Summertime, Summertime" 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, Summertime"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Summertime, Summertime"?
- "Summertime, Summertime" was originally performed by The Jamies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summertime, Summertime"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, G7, Gm.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Summertime, Summertime" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summertime, Summertime" by The Jamies. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Summertime, Summertime" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Summertime, Summertime" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.