That Sunday, That Summer

by Nat "King" Cole
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Lyrics

(Eb)If I had to (Fm7)choose

(Bb)just

(Gm7)one (Eb)day: If I had to (Bb)choose

just (Gm7)one

(C)day

to last my whole (Bb)life (Ebmaj7)through,

It would (C7)sure ly (Bb)be

that (Gm7)Sun

(C)day,

the day that I (Bb7)met (Eb7)you.

(Ab)New born whip poor wills

were (Abm6)call in’ from the hills;

(Gm7)sum mer was a com in’ in, but (C9)fast.

(Fm)Lots of daf fo dils

were (Db9)show in’ of their skills,

(Am7)nod ding all to (D7)geth er I could (Gmaj7)al most hear them (G6)whis per:

β€œGo on, kiss her, go (Gm7)on (F#m7)and (Fm7)kiss (Bb)her!”

(C7)If I had to (Bb)choose

one (Gm7)mo

(C)ment

to live with in (Bb7)my (Ebmaj7)heart,

(C7)It would be that (Fm7)ten (Bb)der

(Gm7)mo

(C)ment

re call ing how

(Bb7)we (C7)start

ed,

(Fm)Dar ling, it would (Abm)be

(Gm7)when you smiled at (C7)me

(Fm7)that way

that (Abm6)Sun day,

(Bb)that (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Bb)choose

just (Gm7)one

(C)day

to last my whole (Bb)life (Ebmaj7)through,

It would (C7)sure ly (Bb)be

that (Gm7)Sun

(C)day,

the day that I (Bb7)met (Eb7)you.

(Ab)New born whip poor wills

were (Abm6)call in’ from the hills;

(Gm7)sum mer was a com in’ in, but (C9)fast.

(Fm)Lots of daf fo dils

were (Db9)show in’ of their skills,

(Am7)nod ding all to (D7)geth er I could (Gmaj7)al most hear them (G6)whis per:

β€œGo on, kiss her, go (Gm7)on (F#m7)and (Fm7)kiss (Bb)her!”

(C7)If I had to (Bb)choose

one (Gm7)mo

(C)ment

to live with in (Bb7)my (Ebmaj7)heart,

(C7)It would be that (Fm7)ten (Bb)der

(Gm7)mo

(C)ment

re call ing how

(Bb7)we (C7)start

ed,

(Fm)Dar ling, it would (Abm)be

(Gm7)when you smiled at (C7)me

(Fm7)that way

that (Abm6)Sun day,

(Bb)that (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Fm)choose

(Bb7)just

(Eb7)one day.

That Sunday, That Summer β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "That Sunday, That Summer" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œThat Sunday, That Summer”

Can I play "That Sunday, That Summer" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "That Sunday, That Summer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "That Sunday, That Summer" by Nat "King" Cole played in?
That Sunday, That Summer is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "That Sunday, That Summer"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "That Sunday, That Summer" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "That Sunday, That Summer"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "That Sunday, That Summer"?
"That Sunday, That Summer" was originally performed by Nat "King" Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "That Sunday, That Summer"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Abm6, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, +15 more.
Can a complete beginner play "That Sunday, That Summer"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "That Sunday, That Summer" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "That Sunday, That Summer"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "That Sunday, That Summer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.